Randstad Canada Looking for Pharmacy Assistant at Barrie, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Looking to break into the specialty pharmacy space? Your chance has arrived!

A national pharmacy with a site in Barrie is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will have the chance to:

• gain non-retail pharmacy experience
• work steady hours, approximately 8:30 am – 4:30 pm weekdays (no weekends or rotating shifts!)
• potential to extend your contract, based on performance!
• receive training from experienced pharmacy professionals
• add a well-respected pharmacy employer to your resume!

This contract starts as soon as possible and will run for approximately one month – if you do well in the role, there is a possibility that your contract will be extended.

This role is perfect for someone who has pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Assistant, a Pharmacy Student or Intern or an Internationally-Trained Pharmacy Professional who is pursuing licensing in Canada, who is detail-oriented and keen on working in a non-patient-facing role. We are looking for an individual who lives in or can easily commute to the Barrie area.

Advantages

What’s in it for YOU as a Pharmacy Assistant:

• Competitive hourly rate: $20-21/hr (subject to hiring team’s discretion; based on related experience)
• Great work-life balance: Monday to Friday, days only
• Estimated 1-month temporary assignment, possibility for extension
• Add to your pharmacy experience with a leader in the field
• Benefits at a discount through Randstad
• Order-oriented position, non-retail

Responsibilities

What YOU will be doing as a Pharmacy Assistant:

• Picking and labeling medications for pharmacy technicians to then verify, affixing patient information labels to medications and supporting patient service and communication
• Communicating in-person and over the phone with pharmacy staff members to support patient service
• Prepare and print shipping waybills, ensuring 100% accuracy of order and shipment information
• Filling prescriptions in an office-style pharmacy environment
• Enter prescription or patient information into Kroll software

Qualifications

What YOU bring to the role of Pharmacy Assistant:

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in any pharmacy setting
• Excellent attention to detail, able to spot and fix errors
• Fast learner, comfortable with on-the-job training
• Great communications skills and an appreciation of the importance of patient safety, communication and care
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a large team
• Comfortable walking and being on your feet for much of the day
• Able to lift up to 10lbs

Summary

If you believe this Pharmacy Assistant opportunity in Barrie is perfect for you, please apply directly to this posting as soon as possible so you may be considered.

Thank you for your interest!

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