Pharmacy Assistant

**Part time Pharmacy Assistant**
- **North End Pharmacy Remedy’sRx **_
- **Vernon, BC **_

North End Pharmacy Remedy’x Rx is located in a commercial plaza sharing a medical lab along with physiotherapy, massage and kinesiology services. We are a small independent pharmacy focused on providing patient-focused personalized care to a diverse demographic. Most of our patients are known by name as we serve patients with a broad range of healthcare needs. Working at this site requires a community-minded approach in serving patients, while always upholding a high standard of pharmacy professionalism.

Your role as a pharmacy assistant is that of a supportive team member assisting licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other health-related services to patients.

**We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant with the following skills/attributes**:
Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff, & management.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Self-starter with a high level of enthusiasm.

Ability to relate to all levels of customers and their needs.

Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Ability to work as a team player and have a team approach

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

**Responsibilities and duties include**:
Greeting patients and receiving prescriptions, following provincial legal/regulatory requirements and maintaining patient confidentiality

Perform computer functions as directed by pharmacist including data entry, price checks, patient information entry/update, refills and report generation

Setting realistic customer expectations as to wait times and effectively communicate the time to the customer

Manage customer inquiries both in person and over the phone

Manage incoming faxes by collaborating with patients and pharmacy personnel

Handling customer prescription pick up, and assisting with cashier responsibilities as required in the Pharmacy

Ensure customers requiring counseling on prescription products or over the counter items are referred to the pharmacist in a timely and appropriate manner

Schedule professional clinical services (i.e. medication reviews, minor ailment assessments, immunizations)

Counting, measuring and filling medication containers or compliance dose packages

Maintenance of inventory (putting away received stock, updating inventory counts, ensuring regular replenishment of pharmacy drugs and supplies, putting away stock bottles, removing expired products from the shelf, cleaning)

Receiving and processing incoming product/drug orders

Administrative duties such cycle counts, narcotic counts, return to stocks

Implementing and adhering to all applicable company standards

Assisting with other pharmacy operations as required

Comply with and ensure any applicable COVID-19 workplace safety protocols are followed

**Education and Experience**:
Pharmacy Assistant certificate from a recognized Canadian College

At least 6 months pharmacy assistant experience in a Canadian pharmacy setting.

Experience with Pharmacy Computer systems especially with KROLL software

Compliance Packaging experience

**Schedule & Compensation**:
Applicants should be available to work a flexible Monday to Friday schedule.

May be asked to work additional shifts for coverage if required

Wage rate based on training and relevant experience

Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses

Employee discount program

Some workplace COVID-19 safety precautions remain in place (personal protective equipment provided if required, plastic protective panels at customers service points, scheduled sanitizing and cleaning procedures practiced)
- **All employment decisions at North End Pharmacy Remedy’sRx are based on company needs, job requirements and individual merit. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals, including indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.**_

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

**Salary**: $19.00-$23.40 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person