Pharmacy assistant

WELLKARE DOWNTOWN PHARMACY in Hamilton, ON is seeking a self-motivated Pharmacy assistant. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time. Shift timings include: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend.

Job Description

• The candidate must ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• The candidate must enter client information in databases.
• The candidate must help pharmacists.
• The candidate must maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products accurately.
• The candidate must maintain prescription records accurately.
• The candidate must prepare medications for clients.
• The candidate must set up and dismantle equipment.
• The candidate must clean and maintain equipment.
• The candidate must compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products.
• The candidate must assist with scheduling and workflow.
• The candidate must prepare and maintain equipment and supplies.
• The candidate must bill third-party insurers.
• The candidate must compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams.
• The candidate must maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products.
• The candidate must process claims such as health insurance or workers’ compensation.
• The candidate must maintain supplies.
• The candidate must interpret physician's specifications.
• The candidate must perform general clerical duties.
• The candidate must manage routine office functions including reception, telephone, and booking appointments.
• The candidate must organize and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
• The candidate must operate computerized inventory record-keeping and re-ordering systems.
• The candidate must assist health care professionals as needed.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.
• The candidate must be creative.
• The candidate must be dedicated.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate must work in the office of a health care professional to support patient care, manage records, assist with procedures, and ensure smooth daily operations.
• The candidate must work in a medical clinic.
• The candidate must be able to work in a pharmacy or drugstore.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must have confidential security clearance.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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