We are hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant, Central Pharmacy Services - Vial Sundays- 12 hour shift

Work Location: 6300 Viscount Road, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1H3

You will be responsible for performing day-to-day operations for medication preparation and inventory management duties.   

What you will do:   

• Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation is complete   

• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems   

• Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly in accordance with workflow   

• Resolve technical issues by contacting IT (Information Technology) Service Desk as required   

• Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately   

• Prepare prescriptions for delivery   

• May be required to perform inventory management, under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist   

• Unpack and receive pharmacy totes inside pharmacy in a secure environment   

• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles   

• Ensure stock bottles are put away in accordance with established workflow     

• Put away received pharmacy inventory in appropriate location in accordance with established workflow   

• Prioritize recalls and immediately isolate product; quarantine until details of the recall are provided   

• Ensure stock rotation is completed and expired product is removed from the shelf and returned in accordance with standard operating procedures   

• Perform cycle counts in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures   

• Ensure regular replenishment of pharmacy drugs and supplies   

• Operate and maintain the automated dispensing equipment used to generate and produce prescriptions    

• Ensure that the machines have the correct and necessary supply of medication within the dispensing unit to prepare the prescriptions   

• Clean and maintain the equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance     

• Regularly read and action/implement view communication vehicles (e.g. Communication Binder, Communication Board, email)   

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Pharmacist direction, and adhere to all legal requirements, including provincial and federal regulations and bylaw's   

• Comply with all established loss prevention policies and procedures   

• Maintaining cleanliness of workspace according to 5s principles   

What you will need:   

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills   

• Ability to easily navigate basic computer software   

• Ability to prioritize work assignments   

• Ability to adapt to change   

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential   

• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time   

• Ability to stand for an extended period of time   

• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude   

• Previous Pharmacy Assistant experience preferred   

   
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.   

Why now?   

We are currently focusing on our teams at Central office, to provide the best support to our Stores and their teams, and ensure our customers and patients are best served by visiting Shoppers.   

For the Pharmacy team, that means continuing to review, understand and respond to industry and customer changes, by developing new initiatives and new services valued by customers and stakeholders.  And we continue to ensure traditional services continue to be valuable offerings, provided efficiently and effectively to everyone’s benefit.   

And on top of that, every year, Shoppers Drug Mart employees at Central office, and in the stores of our Associate Owners, contribute more time, money, and effort to great charitable causes across Canada.   

Why Shoppers?   

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our people. We pride ourselves on providing more ways to care about our patients, customers, and community.   

 We offer unique work, and the benefits you would expect from a large corporation, all with a smaller company feel, as well as:   

• A high energy and varied workplace that strives for and rewards excellence.   

• Competitive pay structures, rewarding strong and consistent performance   

• A highly customizable benefits plan, including a vacation purchase option   

• Peer recognition programs   

• Employee discounts on in-store purchases   

• Opportunities for skill development and advancement in your work   

• Learning and development through our SDM (Shoppers Drug Mart) University   

• Strong culture of charitable and community involvement   

• Unique chance to work with an organization that is committed to improving the health and well-being of Canadians   

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.   

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?   

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay, and online learning through SDMU (SDM University).   

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers, and community.