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Location:
6300 Viscount Road, Unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1H3At 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?
Location: Mississauga, ON
We are hiring a Pharmacy Assistant for Central Pharmacy Services Vial in Mississauga.
Reporting to the Production Team Lead, the pharmacy assistant will be responsible for performing day-to-day operations for medication preparation and inventory management duties.
Hours: Must be available Friday and Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Flexibility on other days is required, as this is a full-time position.
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
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
Ensure stock bottles are put away in accordance with established workflow
Put away received pharmacy inventory in appropriate location in accordance with established workflow
Ensure stock rotation is completed and expired product is removed from the shelf and returned 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
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
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 timeType of Role:
RegularShoppers 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.
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