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At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

 

Why this role is important?

MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to long term care facilities across Canada. MediSystem services 40,000 residents in over 300 facilities and is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated.

MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all residents that we service through the introduction of innovative technologies, continuing education, enhanced clinical services and seamless medication delivery.

Our company's CORE values reflect how we treat all residents, staff in the homes as well as our employees. We CARE about all Canadians, we believe in OWNERSHIP and accountability, RESPECT, and EXCELLENCE in the services we provide.

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work life balance.

What you will need to succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant:

· Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn

· Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills

· Attention to detail

· Ability to maneuver quickly and consistently for an extended period of time

· To be adaptable – You may work in different departments to support workflow

· Ability to problem solve and make decisions

As a Pharmacy assistant you will learn the below functions and may support in other areas, as required.

Automation

· Generate automation reports via Kroll pharmacy management software

· Package medications into unit dose pouches using the automation machine

· Perform machine maintenance and troubleshooting

· Manage automation workflow to meet workflow targets and schedules

Inventory

· Maintain inventory at pharmacy to pre-specified minimum stock levels.

· Place orders for and maintain stock levels of pharmacy supplies or specialty items when needed

· Perform inventory pre-count preparation and assist inventory count vendors on inventory count days

· Action drug recalls and help obtain alternatives when products are unavailable

Shipping

· Follow a step by step workflow process to prepare packages for shipment

· Working with a team, you will use an automated process to package orders for nursing homes and have them ready for delivery

· Investigate and trouble shoot orders to have them shipped on time

Prescription Filling

· Follow a step by step workflow process to prepare medication orders for patients

· Label medication and over the counter products, prepare medication blister packs, and mixtures

· Use Kroll software in preparing and labeling prescriptions

To help you stand out, any or all the following are preferred

· High school diploma

· Kroll software experience

· Pharmacy experience with Long Term Care

How you’ll succeed:

At MediSystem a division of Shoppers Drug Mart., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business’ hours of operations, which include occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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