Pharmacy assistant

Millet Pharmacy in Millet, AB is seeking a self-motivated Pharmacy assistant. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. Work schedule: 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 compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products.
• The candidate must assist with scheduling and workflow.
• 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 perform general clerical duties.
• The candidate must prepare and maintain the cleanliness of collection areas.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• 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 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.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• 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 be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

How to apply

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

By email

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By mail

4818 50 Street
Millet, AB
T0C 1Z0

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?