Shawano Pharmacy currently has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant. Working as an integral part of our pharmacy team, you may also have the opportunity to work in specialty-areas, be involved in pharmacy projects, and to use your critical thinking skills to help develop quality assurance processes.

Required Skill/Knowledge/Experience:

• Ability to determine customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Continuous learning
• Job task planning and organizing
• Working well with others
• Critical thinking
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including phone systems, printers, faxes, & computers
• Pharmacy experience is an asset
• Kroll knowledge an asset
• Practice in distance care are definite assets

Key responsibilities of a Pharmacy Assistant include:

• Patient greeting and confirmation of accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling
• Knowledge of NIHB service delivery (prescriptions and medical supplies)
• Distance care/servicing of remote and rural communities a key asset
• Data entry of patient care information
• Third Party adjudication where required and necessary
• Assist the Staff Pharmacist with the preparation, packaging and distribution of patient prescriptions
• Accurate dispensing prescription medications
• Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems
• General OTC enquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary
• Handling customer prescription pick up
• Assisting with cashier responsibilities as required in the Pharmacy
• Adherence to the standard of practice for regulated technician as outlined by the corresponding licensing body.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Regulated Technician is an asset
• Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Strong motivation to succeed
• Proficient computer/data/entry skills

First Nations, Aboriginal and applicants of Metis descent are encouraged to apply. The ability to speak and understand Ojibway/Saulteaux is a definite asset.

Deadline Date: Open until filled

Please submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to:

Alan Lawless
Shawano Pharmacy
Pharmacy Manager
Email: AlanL@shawanopharmacy.ca
Phone: 1-833-742-9266
Fax: 1-833-496-0204