pharmacy assistant
About the company
Company description We are a rapidly growing independent pharmacy. We strive to provide the best customer service to our patients and that's the key to our growth. Join our locally owned and operated team to help deliver health needs.
Your tasks
Job description The Pharmacy Assistant assumes responsibility for supporting the Pharmacists in the preparation of prescriptions, maintenance of drug inventory and cash control systems. Additionally, the candidate interacts with patients over the phone and fulfills their requests.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist Pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing blister packs;
- Assist Pharmacists & other pharmacy staff with packaging and labelling of pharmaceutical products;
- Assist patients picking up prescriptions;
- Coordinating delivery of medication with couriers and patients;
- Answer the phone and respond to inquiries from customers, Screen telephone calls for the Pharmacist;
- Enter, scan and process prescriptions using the pharmacy dispensing software (Kroll);
- Assist in maintaining prescription records and inventory of medications;
- Assist in maintaining records of pharmaceutical products;
- Prepare and process billings, claims, disbursements and related documents;
- Maintain workflow through effective task prioritization and teamwork;
- Order, receive and maintain inventory of medications;
- Review invoices or other documentation related to supply chain;
- Handle returns and recalls and follow up on credit issued by vendors;
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace and dispensary;
- Check on expiration date and maintain usable inventory on the shelves;
- The Pharmacy Assistant will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time.
Requirements
Minimum Skills, Knowledge and education requirements:
- Two years of education after high school in pharmacy related subjects;
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Minimum one year experience in Kroll Technology dispensing and patient record keeping software
- Minimum TWO Year experience as Pharmacy Assistant
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs;
- Possess strong interpersonal, accuracy and client services skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing;
- Effective organizational skills; attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills;
- Keen to learn new technologies;
- KROLL experience will be considered an asset
- Pharmacy: 2 years (preferred)
What we offer
Salary: $18.00-22.00/ hour
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
- Store discount
Other
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person