We are hiring a Pharmacy Assistant Part-Time, Central Pharmacy Services at 6300 Viscount Road, Mississauga. 

You will be responsible for performing day-to-day operations for medication preparation and inventory management duties. This position is part-time, Friday-Saturday ONLY.  

The shift will oscillate from 8:00 am to 6:00-6:30 pm, make sure you have availability for this schedule. 

 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 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  

• Ensure narcotic inventory is detail received and records updated under the direct supervision of a pharmacist  

• 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 bilaws  

• Comply with all established loss prevention policies and procedures  

• Maintaining cleanliness of workspace according to 5s principles  

• Follow and adhere to standard work policies and complete all work in adherence to it 

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

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 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.  

 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.  

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