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*Pharmacy Assistant*
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- Date: *14-Nov-2022
- Location:* Duncan, British Columbia, CA, V9L 6X2
- Company: *Sobeys
- Requisition ID: *168162
- Career Group: *Pharmacy Careers
- Job Category: *Retail – Pharmacy
- Travel Requirements: *0 – 10%
- Job Type: *Part-Time
- Country: *Canada (CA)
- Province: *British Columbia
- City: *Duncan
- Location: *9471 Beverly Corners Thrifty Pharmacy
- Postal Code: *V9L 6X2
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, Lawton’s Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
*Overview*
The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for providing superior customer service in a friendly, knowledgeable and professional manner to pharmacy clients. Ability to be self-directed and able to work independently to meet strict deadlines will be the key to success in this role. Actively contributes to a positive and productive working environment
*Job Description*
- Provide customer service to meet customer needs
- Process customer transactions
- Maintain an accurate cash drawer while following company policies and procedures
- Prepare prescription packages (Pill Pack, Unit Dose)
- Product order receiving/inventory
- Behind-the-counter (BTC) product coordination, and management
- RX call/release (guidelines)
- Perform administrative duties (i.e. filing, supplies, cleaning)
- Respond to customer, client, and healthcare related calls
- Other duties as assigned
*Job Requirements*
Technical Skills
- 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
- Student (minimum pursuing High School)
- Previous pharmacy experience
- Experience with Sobeys National Pharmacy Group Computer systems
At Sobeys, communities across Canada continue to look to us to provide a safe, trusted essential service. Accordingly, all employees in Pharmacy are required to demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or, if unable to be vaccinated, provide proof of a minimum of 3 negative rapid test results per week. If successful in your application you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or agree to rapid testing prior to acceptance of the role.
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.*
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Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24-30 per week
Salary: $17.00-$22.00 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement
- French not required
Schedule
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s)
- Do you have a Pharmacy Assistant diploma from a recognized Canadian College?
Experience
- PA: 1 year (preferred)
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