Pharmacy assistant
Walmart Canada based in Victoria, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Pharmacy assistant. Walmart Canada a leading retail chain, operates over 400 stores nationwide, offering groceries, apparel, electronics, and household essentials. It provides both in-store and online shopping, ensuring convenience and competitive pricing. With a $6.5 billion investment in expansion and supply chain upgrades, it strengthens its market presence and customer reach. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Walmart Canada
Position: Pharmacy assistant
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $20.00 – $25.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Victoria, BC, CA
Job ID: R-2115980
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be 16 years of age or older
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to receive prescriptions from patients, following provincial legal/regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness Name, Address, DOB, Allergies, 3rd Party Information, Special Requests, Prescriber, Generic/Brand) while prioritizing prescriptions with 21st Century Guidelines
- The candidates should be able to perform computer functions as directed by the Pharmacist, including data entry, price checks, patient information updates, competent interpretation and processing of written prescriptions (including Latin abbreviations, drug name recognition, dosage calculations), refills, report generation, and patient profile checks
- The candidates should be able to fill prescriptions (under the Pharmacist’s supervision) by selecting appropriate products, performing accuracy checks (including 7-point, Visual, and DIN checks), counting/measuring and preparing products, labeling and organizing for pharmacist verification, gaining necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized, employing ‘STOP’ forms if applicable, and facilitating all aspects of Cognitive Services
- The candidates should be able to maintain inventory control by assisting the Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, checking for and pulling expired medications at least monthly, managing ‘stale’ prescriptions in the Will Call Bin, processing returns, ordering drugs and supplies, using preferred wholesalers Kohl and Frisch), operating the Telxon gun, checking off, pricing, and putting away pharmacy orders, zoning pharmacy shelves, marking bottles when opened, and ensuring proper interchangeable drug knowledge and selection of key brands/preferred generics
- The candidates should be able to maintain general housekeeping by stocking prescription-filling supplies (vials, labels, bags), keeping the dispensary clean, organized, and neat, ensuring a clean and safe work environment as part of a team approach handling dishes, garbage), and maintaining and cleaning packaging and dispensing equipment, computers, fax machines
- The candidates should be able to handle clerical organization by filing prescriptions, invoices, reports, correspondence, and memos, as well as completing any assigned administrative support functions journals, accounts receivable, Aged Trial Balance
- The candidates should be able to assist with OTC operations, including ordering, stocking, and cashier duties as assigned by the 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 directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.