Pharmacy Assistant – Kelowna

Pharmacy Assistant – Kelowna

Are you a Pharmacy Assistant looking for full-time work? Interested in working with a small team in a community pharmacy offering patient centered care and professional services? Are you hoping to have a great work-life balance while enjoying an enriching professional practice?

Pharmasave Gordon Drive in Kelowna is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant. We are a locally owned and operated pharmacy, striving to provide the best customer service to the community.

Our mission at Pharmasave is to offer exceptional patient centered care in an inclusive and professional pharmacy. Our priority is the health and wellness of our patients and are committed to the full scope of the clinical practice of pharmacy.

Hours of operation are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm Saturday, and closed Sunday.

Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Patient greeting and confirmation of the accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling
• Data entry of patient care information into Kroll workflow system
• Third-Party adjudication where required and necessary
• Accurate dispensing prescription medications
• Maintenance of pharmacy stock through inventory control systems
• General OTC inquiries from patients and referral to Pharmacist where required and necessary
• Handling customer prescription pick up,
• Assisting with cashier responsibilities as required in the Pharmacy
• Rx data entry
• Adjudicating
• Count / Label tablets and / or doses
• Pick -up and Drop off
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• 2 year experience preferred
• College diploma or higher education
• Good communication skills (both oral and written, English)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Kroll software knowledge is an asset
• Continued professional competency through ongoing participation in professional development activities
• Professional attitude and the ability to communicate well with customers, co-workers, suppliers, and other members of the healthcare community
• Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Strong motivation to succeed
• Proficient computer/data/entry skills

What We Provide:

• A unique practice experience and work-life balance
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Store discount
• Vision care

With over 800 stores across the country, Pharmasave is one of Canada’s leading independent pharmacy and drugstore retailers. Since being founded in 1981, Pharmasave has focused on building a national platform of community-based retail outlets designed to provide customers with exceptional service, products and advice.

Each Pharmasave store operates independently to serve its individual community, which ensures both programs and services tailored to the needs of customers and a commitment to helping all customers. Live Well With Pharmasave, Canada’s community pharmacy.

If you are interested in joining our Pharmasave team, you are invited submit your resume in confidence to Bijal Goswami, pharmasave25@gmail.com.

We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type:                Full-time

Posted Date:           April 19, 2024

Closing Date:          Open Until Position is Filled

Where:                     104 – 1824 Gordon Drive   Kelowna, BC   V1Y 0E2