Pharmacy Assistant

**Job description**

**Company description**

We are part of a group of independently owned and operated pharmacy locations proudly serving communities all over the Okanagan. Our goal is to provide our patients with all their pharmacy needs including Custom Compounding, Compliance Pill Packaging, Home Health Care and Medical Supplies.

Our company culture is one that promotes a positive work environment and work-life balance. The available positions would include alternating weekends OR every weekend, if preferred (for example, Thurs-Mon each week).

**Job description**

As a Pharmacy Assistant you will be responsible for processing and preparing prescriptions, assisting patients in person and over the phone, cashier duties, preparation of pill packs, ordering and inventory management, and assisting the Pharmacists with daily operations of the Pharmacy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Basic computer skills (experience with WinRx pharmacy system is an asset)
- Problem solving skills
- Previous pharmacy experience preferred

**Priority will be given to those living locally.**

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Armstrong, BC V0E 1B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person