(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Walmart based in Edmonton, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of (CAN) Pharmacy Assistant. Walmart as a company was started by Sam Walton from a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. We know how to work by keeping our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. We are reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. Our company is known to play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer’s Name: Walmart
Position: (CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
No of Vacancies: To be determined
Salary: Salary is not mentioned by employer. Approximately $15.00 to $18.00 hourly, estimated by Canadian Job Bank
Employment Type: Full time
Location: 775 Tamarack Way NW, Edmonton, AB, T6T 0X2, Canada
Shift: To be determined
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as high school, bachelor’s degree, a certificate or a diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be of 16 years or more
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to handle the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist’s opportunity to provide patient care
- The candidate should be able to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player and also be able to work as a key member in the delivery of superior customer service
- The candidate should be able to receive prescriptions from patients, following provincial legal/regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness i.e. Name; Address; DOB; Allergies; 3rd Party Information; Any Special Requests; Prescriber; Generic/Brand; Prioritizing Prescriptions with 21st Century Guidelines
- The candidate should be able to perform Computer Functions as directed by the Pharmacist i.e. Data Entry; Price Check; Patient Information Entry/Update; Competent interpretation and processing of written prescriptions including Latin abbreviations, drug name recognition, dosage calculations; Refills; Report Generation; Patient Profile checks
- The candidate should be able to file prescriptions (always under the Pharmacist’s supervision), selecting appropriate products, performing the accuracy program, including 7 point, Visual and DIN checks, selecting and counting/ measuring & preparing appropriate products, labeling and organizing for pharmacist checking, gaining necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized, employing ‘STOP’ forms if applicable and facilitating all aspects of Cognitive Services
- The candidate should be able to maintain Inventory Control, assisting Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, checking for and pulling expired medications at least monthly, cleaning up Will Call Bin of ‘stale’ prescriptions on a regular basis, writing up returns, ordering of drugs and supplies, using preferred wholesaler for Pharmacy purchases as much as possible i.e. Kohl and Frisch, operating of the Telxon gun, checking off, pricing and putting away pharmacy orders, zoning the pharmacy shelves, ‘X- ing’ bottles when opened and interchangeable drug knowledge and appropriate maintenance/selection of key brands/preferred generics
- The candidate should be able to take care of general, housekeeping stocking Prescription, filling supplies (Vials, labels, bags), keeping the dispensary clean, organized and neat, maintaining clean/safe work environment as part of the team approach (i.e. dishes, garbage) and maintaining & cleaning packaging & dispensing equipment, computer, fax machine, etc.
- The candidate should be able to take care of clerical organization, filing prescriptions, invoices, reports, correspondence and memos and completing any administrative support functions assigned (i.e. journals, accounts receivable, Aged Trial Balance) and also assist with OTC Operations and ordering, stocking, cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and/or Pharmacist.
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.
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