Pharmacy Assistant

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Looking for a career that offers a peaceful and high-tech work environment? Look no further than Central Pharmacy Services, - where tranquility and innovation go hand in hand. Our workplace is not only pristine, contemporary, and driven by technology where you can enjoy stable fixed shifts and a predictable schedule, that brings balance to your work-life.

At Central Pharmacy Services, we are the catalyst for the Future of Pharmacy. Shoppers Drug Mart is undergoing an unprecedented transformation that will revolutionize healthcare across Canada, and our CPS team is right at the heart of this remarkable change We are committed to creating most streamlined and versatile central fill network in the country – let's bring this vision to life together

Why join us at Central Services?
Central Pharmacy Services is a division of Loblaw/Shoppers Drug Mart that centrally fills prescriptions for patients and provides other prescription processing services. By streamlining these crucial functions, we enable Pharmacists and their teams at Shoppers Drug Mart locations to focus on what is important – the patient We pride ourselves on having a great team spirit.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Pay
• Great Benefits that are highly customizable and include a vacation purchase option
• Employee Discount of 30% on in store purchases
• Potential licensing assistance to financially support licensing costs (role dependent)
• Sign-On Bonus' and Relocation Support

Why this role is important?

We are hiring a Pharmacy Assistant, Central Pharmacy Services (12 Month Contract).  

You will be responsible for performing day to day operations for medication preparation and inventory management duties. 

What you'll do:  

• Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation is complete 

• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems 

• Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly in accordance with workflow 

• Resolve technical issues by contacting IT Service Desk as required 

• Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately 

• Prepare prescriptions for delivery 

• May be required to perform inventory management, under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist 

• Unpack and receive pharmacy totes inside pharmacy in a secure environment 

• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles 

• Ensure stock bottles are put away in accordance with established workflow 

• Ensure narcotic inventory is detail received and records updated under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist 

• Put away received pharmacy inventory in appropriate location in accordance with established workflow 

• Prioritize recalls and immediately isolate product; quarantine until details of the recall are provided 

• Ensure stock rotation is completed and expired product is removed from the shelf and returned in accordance with standard operating procedures 

• Perform cycle counts in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures 

• Ensure regular replenishment of pharmacy drugs and supplies 

• Operate and maintain the automated dispensing equipment used to generate and produce prescriptions  

• Ensure that the machines have the correct and necessary supply of medication within the dispensing unit to prepare the prescriptions 

• Clean and maintain the equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance   

• Regularly read and action/implement view communication vehicles (e.g. Communication Binder, Communication Board, email) 

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Pharmacist direction, and adhere to all legal requirements, including provincial and federal regulations and bi-laws 

• Comply with all established loss prevention policies and procedures 

• Maintaining cleanliness of work space according to 5s principles 

What you'll need:  

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to easily navigate basic computer software 

• Ability to prioritize work assignments 

• Ability to adapt to change 

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential 

• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time 

• Ability to stand for an extended period of time 

• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude 

• Previous Pharmacy Assistant experience preferred 

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. 

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