pharmacy assistant

*Pharmacy Assistant*

Part of Medigroup Health Services, People's Pharmacy is a well-established and progressive pharmacy located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

• We have a large team of healthcare professionals that have patient care as their top priority
• We offer flexible hours, excellent work-life balance, and competitive wages

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper drug storage and security
• Enter patient information and prescriptions into computer systems
• Prepare, package, and label prescription medications
• Maintain prescription and inventory record keeping systems
• Prepare compounds
• Place and receive orders for stock to maintain inventory
• Answer telephones
• Provide patients with non-drug product information
• Accept payment for prescriptions
• Price stock and mark items for sale
• Prepare and reconcile third party insurance claims and records

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of Kroll Software
• A caring attitude toward others
• Good manual dexterity
• The ability to remain calm and handle emergencies
• The ability to pay close attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds)
• Standing for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

Pharmacy assistants are required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays, sometimes under stressful conditions. The work is demanding because it requires both accuracy and efficiency.

Hours: 32-40 per week.

*Applications considered as received*

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Experience:

• pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person