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The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity to provide patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player. They are a key member in the delivery of superior customer service.
Position Responsibilities Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all practices consistent with the Privacy Act.
A) Receiving prescriptions from patients
B) Performing Computer Functions as directed by the Pharmacist
C) Filling prescriptions (always under the Pharmacists supervision)
D) Maintaining Inventory Control
E) General Housekeeping
F) Clerical Organization
G) Assisting with OTC Operations
Ordering, stocking, cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and/or Pharmacist
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Basic Reading/Writing Skills
Ability to understand the meaning of written or printed matter and to record information.
Ability to read prescriptions (Doctor's handwriting).
Communication Skills
Ability to communicate effectively to maximize accuracy in the delivery of patient care.
Licensing & Other Qualifications A Pharmacy Assistant Certificate and/or experience is a recommended prerequisite for new hires.
Location is Stonebridge Walmart in Saskatoon
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Additional Skills
- Perform general clerical duties
- Order supplies and equipment
- Clean and maintain equipment
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Work Setting
- Pharmacy
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Pharmacy Assistant Specific Skills
- Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
- Assist health care professionals
- Maintain prescription records and inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products