Part-time Pharmacy Assistant

Job Description

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Part-time Pharmacy Assistant at our Trader Ridge Food Store in Grande Prairie, Alberta. 

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently.  As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What you’ll do:

• Assessing prescriptions to ensure they are current, complete, and authentic 


• Information gathering and data input to assist pharmacists in their clinical assessment


• Maintain record-keeping requirements and protocols in accordance with the Alberta College of Pharmacy and Health Canada


• Maintain proper drug storage and security


• Familiarity with third party adjudication and related problem-solving abilities


• Answering questions from patients that are within the scope of a pharmacy assistant and escalating questions to qualified team members when appropriate


• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals where appropriate


• Prescription and OTC inventory management including daily drug orders through preferred supplier(s)


• Efficient preparation of prescription products (counting, packaging, labeling etc.)


• Duties related to prescription drop-off and pick-up (i.e. cash register) and managing prescription delivery services


• Respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times


• Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.  

Who you are:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred


• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of the pharmacy team


• Professional & caring attitude and attention to detail


• Provide excellent customer experience

• College diploma in Pharmacy Assistant program or certificate in related field is an asset

• Kroll experience is an asset
  
  
  

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.  We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.