Sobeys Looking for Pharmacy Assistant II (PT) at Nova Scotia Full Time

Pharmacy Assistant II (PT)

Requisition ID: 173842

Career Group: Pharmacy Careers

Job Category: Retail – Pharmacy

Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%

Job Type: Part-Time

Country:Canada (CA)

Province:Nova Scotia

City:Hammonds Plains

Location:2761 Central Fill Sobeys Pharm

Postal Code:B4B 1B4

Our family of 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

A llcareer opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.

Overview

Sobeys Central Fill Pharmacy is looking to hire a pharmacy assistant to join the dispensary team to help with blister packing using a VBM machine. Computer efficiency and positive attitude are imperative for this position. Experience preferred however, not required as we are willing to train the right individual. We are looking for someone who is confident with their skills and can learn quickly in a fast paced environment.

Job Description

• using technology to automate blister card preparation

• using computer systems to generate stock lists and labels

• ordering supplies/drugs

• maintaining and counting inventory

• receiving, loading, unloading deliveries

• answering questions by phone

• preparing, pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines

• general cleaning and housekeeping

• referring problems or queries to the pharmacist

• additional duties when necessary

Job Requirements

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work independently in a fast environment

• Ability to multi-task

• Education and Experience:

• Preferred: Undergraduate degree, Pharmacy Technology Certificate or other Pharmacy recognized program

• Previous pharmacy experience

• Experience with Sobeys National Pharmacy Group Computer systems

We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.