Pharmacy Assistant

Full Time Permanent

MediSystem is a division of Shoppers Drug Mart and is a specialized pharmacy servicing seniors in long term care and retirement homes throughout Canada. MediSystem is part of the Shoppers Drug Mart network of over 1,400 stores.  

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you!  

 What You'll Do:  

➢ 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
• 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 troubleshoot 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

What you’ll need:

• No experience required in Pharmacy
• 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
• A thorough understanding of quality assurance and delivery of service excellence
• Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to prioritize work assignments

To help you stand out, any or all of the following are considered an asset:

• High school diploma
• Kroll software experience
• Pharmacy experience, Long Term Care setting experience preferred

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.

What we offer:

• Colleague Discount Program 
• Competitive Benefit Plan
• Employer Matched Pension
• Employee Share Ownership Program
• Tuition Assistance Program -            And Much More!

This role requires employees to stand for extended periods of time and be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business hours of operations, which includes occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.