Pharmacy Assistant

Posted:
8/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ⋅ British Columbia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

Location:

102-7635 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 0B8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.  We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Looking for a career that offers a peaceful and zen-like work environment? Look no further! At Central Pharmacy Services, we pride ourselves on the perfect balance of tranquility and innovation. Our workplace is not only clean, modern, and technology-driven but also offers stable fixed shifts and a predictable schedule.
At Central Pharmacy Services, we enable the Future of Pharmacy. Shoppers Drug Mart is going through a historical transformation that will eventually change healthcare as we know it in Canada. The CPS team is at the center of this exciting change. We are building the most streamlined and versatile central fill network in the country and we’re looking for colleagues who can help us make it a reality. 

What you'll do: 

  • Fill a variety of prescriptions efficiently to maintain workflow 

  • Prepare compounds, mixtures and temperature control items 

  • Package blister pack medications 

  • Deliver completed product based on schedules 

  • Ensure appropriate follow up on minor issues 

  • Synchronization and collaboration with other departments 

  • Ensure organization of work station and inventory shelves 

  • Maintain appropriate supplies and materials 

  • Some involvement in prescription information management 

  • Recognize liability on the outcomes of service provided

  • Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring: 

  • Excellent communication skills and customer service skills 

  • Detail oriented and 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 manoeuvre quickly and consistently for extended periods of time 

  • Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude 

  • High School Diploma 

  • Exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy 

  • Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment 

  • Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required

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 Academy.

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

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., 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. 

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

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.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$17.40 - $23.65 / 17,40$ - 23,65$ (per hour / de l’heure)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.