Job description

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Processing new and refill prescriptions
- Data entry of prescriptions, including dosage calculations
- Packaging prescriptions including product selection, counting/measuring, and labeling
- Preparation of blister packs and compounds
- Adjudication and sale of prescription and non-prescription products using the pharmacy software and point of sale (POS) systems
- Providing customer service to patients in person and over the telephone
- Ordering and receiving pharmacy inventory and supplies
- Over-the-counter department maintenance including facing, stocking, cleaning, pricing, checking expiries, etc.
- Administrative duties such as performing inventory counts, processing invoices, filing, etc.
- Cleaning duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying waste containers, cleaning packaging and dispensing equipment, etc.
- Comply with all legal requirements (Federal and Provincial) and Pharmacy Standards of Practice
- Comply with Homestead Co-op policies and procedures and follow Health and Safety procedures Assist with other pharmacy operations as required

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail and:

- You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.




- You have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
- You have effective decision-making skills and solid written and verbal communication skills.
- You have excellent customer service skills and the ability to problem solve.
- You are highly motivated.
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekdays and weekends.
- You are honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.
- Have the ability to demonstrate strong alignment to the values of Homestead Co-op: Integrity, Excellence, and Responsibility.

Core Competencies:

Proven abilities in the following competencies is considered an asset:

- Customer Focus - Building customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Situational Adaptability - adapting approach and demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Homestead offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.

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