Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy in COCHRANE, ALBERTA is seeking a part-time pharmacy assistant / pharmacy technician. 

Ideal candidate will have strong customer skills, quick learner if no prior experience, organization and basic math skills.

Pharmacy software knowledge of Kroll is an asset as well as prior pharmacy experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Receiving prescriptions from patients, following provincial legal / regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness, knowledge of brand/generic drug names, insurance regulations (limitations, special approvals, drug formulary)
• Performing Computer Functions on Kroll software. Data Entry; Price Check; Patient Information Entry/Update; Competent interpretation and processing of written prescriptions including Latin abbreviations, drug name recognition, dosage calculations;
• Filling prescriptions, selecting appropriate products, performing the accuracy program, visual and DIN checks, selecting and counting / measuring & preparing appropriate products, labeling and organizing for pharmacist checking, gaining necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized,
• Maintaining Inventory Control, maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, checking for and pulling expired medications, writing up returns, ordering of drugs and supplies, checking off, pricing and putting away pharmacy orders, interchangeable drug knowledge and appropriate maintenance/selection of key brands/preferred generics.
• General Housekeeping, stocking Prescription filling supplies (Vials, labels, bags), keeping the dispensary clean, organized and neat, maintaining clean/safe work environment (i.e. garbage) and maintaining & cleaning packaging & dispensing equipment, computer, fax machine, etc.
• Assisting with OTC Operations and ordering, stocking, cashier duties.

Wage will be based on qualifications.