Casual Pharmacy Assistant
Casual Pharmacy Assistant
Casual Pharmacy Assistant
File No: MNU-24-04
Date Posted: February 9, 2024
Closing Date: February 16, 2024
Date of Vacancy: March 1, 2024
Location: Ongwanada Resource Centre
Hours of Work: 7 hours to 21 hours per week, variable as needed
Wage: Hourly: $19.19 – $23.23
POSITION:
To provide clerical, technical and dispensing assistance under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Safety is a priority of Ongwanada. Staff are responsible for maintaining their competencies, promoting safety and are accountable for effective person-served care. Employees are expected to follow all safe working practices established by Ongwanada for the protection of the health and safety of all workers, persons-served and visitors and to identify and report actual or potentially unsafe situations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information
- Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Pharmacist direction, and adhere to all legal requirements, including provincial and federal regulations and bi-laws
- Accept written prescription or refill requests from customers in person or via telephone – faxing for refills as required
- Management of preferred generic product
- Maintain perpetual inventory through inventory management systems – informing pharmacist of discrepancies
- Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
- Prepare invoices and manage account receivable as required
- Accurately file completed documentation in a timely and organized manner
- Resolve technical issues by contacting IT Service Desk or Third-Party adjudicators as required
- Provide support and assistance to the Pharmacist(s) and Pharmacy Technician(s) as required performing any tasks delegated, ultimately with a view to enhancing the Pharmacist/customer relationship
- Maintain professional image (dress code) and conduct at all times
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma
- Graduate of a pharmacy technician program from Private Career College or Community College preferred
- Previous Pharmacy Experience
- Good oral and written skills, displaying accuracy, precision, and dependability.
Les candidats bilingues sont fortement encouragés à soumettre leur candidature.
Please submit a Cover letter and Resume quoting file number.
Human Resource Generalist
Ongwanada 191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135
Email: careers@ongwanada.com