Pharmacy Assistant

Reporting to the Store Operator/Pharmacy Manager, and under the supervision of a pharmacist, this role is responsible for performing specific dispensing functions as outlined by provincial regulations and standards of practice.
- 24 to 40 hours per week.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Dispensing**

The pharmacy assistant must be always under the supervision of a pharmacist. All dispensing functions performed by a pharmacy assistant must be carried out following provincial regulations and standards of practice.
- Receive a written prescription from customers.
- Locate the medication, select the prescription container, and count/pour the medication.
- Attach the label to the prescription container.
- Ensure that the original container, prescription container contents, and label are checked and initialled by the pharmacist.
- Regularly phone customers for unclaimed prescriptions.

**Pharmacy Operations**

Perform other tasks as outlined by the pharmacy manager or staff pharmacists. To include:

- Keep all areas of the pharmacy clean, neat, and professional.
- Maintain adequate stock of pharmacy supplies.
- Answer the pharmacy telephone, except for the doctor’s line, which should be answered by a pharmacist.
- All doctors’ calls and inquiries regarding prescriptions, copies, drug information, and poisons must be referred to a pharmacist.
- Assist with third-party billing.
- Set up a schedule for outdated pharmaceuticals.
- Assist with inventory control.
- Assist with checking off and putting away pharmaceutical orders.
- Maintain stocks of pamphlets/consumer information.
- Maintain OTC/non-prescription sections, as designated.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Preference will be given to those who have retail Pharmacy experience.
- Kroll experience is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and have experience multi-tasking.
- Professional attitude and ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
- Remedy's Rx is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to delivering accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 24-40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 800 Centre St. Espanola, ON

**Experience**:

- pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Work Location:

- In person

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $15.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Espanola, ON P5E 1J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person