Government of Canada - Western

pharmacy assistant


Pay1,856.00 / week
LocationVernon/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 43018047

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work setting

      • Community or retail pharmacy

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
      • Enter client information in databases
      • Help pharmacists
      • Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
      • Maintain prescription records
      • Prepare medications for clients
      • Set up and dismantle equipment
      • Clean and maintain equipment
      • Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
      • Help with scheduling and workflow
      • Bill third party insurers
      • Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
      • Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
      • Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
      • Maintain supplies
      • Interpret physician's specification
      • Maintain inventory of equipment
      • Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
      • Order supplies and equipment
      • Organize and maintain inventory
      • Schedule and confirm appointments

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • Kroll Software
      • MS Excel
      • MS Office
      • MS Outlook
      • MS PowerPoint
      • MS Windows
      • MS Word

      Specialization or experience

      • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Manual dexterity
      • Attention to detail
      • Physically demanding
      • Standing for extended periods
      • Bending, crouching, kneeling
      • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
      • Walking

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Dependability
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Interpersonal awareness
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Team player
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Reliability
      • Ability to multitask
      • Creativity
      • Dedication

      Benefits

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
  • About the company

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