*Job Summary*

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting pharmacists in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the safe and effective distribution of medications. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of medical terminology and have experience in a community pharmacy setting.

*Responsibilities*

- Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently.

- Coordinating vaccination schedules for flu/covid seasons.

- Provide excellent patient care by answering questions and addressing concerns.

- Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, medication inventory, and patient profiles.

- Ensure compliance with all pharmacy regulations, policies, and procedures.

- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through effective medication management.

- Participate in inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and stocking medications.

- Prepare compliance grid and packaging.

- Be team-player, follow directions of the pharmacist, and take initiative.

- Welcome patients in a qualified and considerate manner.

- Respond to telephone calls in a professional and timely manner.

- Create patient and doctor profiles.

- Input prescriptions, package, and alert the pharmacist of any concerns.

- Operate point of sales system.

- Coordinate delivery service.





- Dispose of biomedical waste in a secure manner.

- Open and close the pharmacy according to control and follow-up procedures, where applicable.

- Conduct merchandise claims and returns from various companies.

- Contact vendors, customer support, adjudicators and software support for troubleshooting.

*Qualifications*

- Proficient in English, written and verbal.

- At least 1 year of experience with Kroll/Kroll paperless.

- Experience in a community pharmacy environment is highly desirable.

- Experience in compounding an asset.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

- Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality in handling patient information.

- Able to prioritize and multi-task.

- Strong understanding of medical terminology related to pharmaceuticals and patient care.

- Experience with prescription adjudication

- Arithmetic skills.

- Computer proficiency and literacy, e.g. navigate and search the internet, e-mail

Join our team as a Pharmacy Assistant and contribute to improving patient health outcomes through your expertise in medication management!

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Pharmacy Assistant (Guelph)
🏢 Cook's Pharmacy
📍 Guelph