Ashern Pharmacy, located in Ashern, MB is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant position. The successful candidate must be available to work 40 hours per week. The usual shifts will fall between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday as well as some Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, and under the supervision of a pharmacist, this role is responsible for performing specific dispensing functions as outlined by provincial regulations and standards of practice. 

The successful candidate must have a professional attitude, and excellent communication skills.  The candidates will join a pharmacy team that prides itself in delivering excellent customer service and a flexible working environment.  Applicants must be motivated, possess superior organizational skills, and work well both independently and as part of a team.

JOB DESCRIPTION: PHARMACY ASSISTANT

OBJECTIVE: Under the personal supervision of a pharmacist, to perform specific dispensing functions as outlined by provincial regulations. To assist in inventory control, supplies, and housekeeping duties. Reports to the Pharmacy Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. DISPENSING
The pharmacy assistant must be always under the supervision of a pharmacist. All dispensing functions performed by a pharmacy assistant must be carried out following provincial regulations and standards of practice.

• Receive written prescriptions from customers.
• Locate the medication, select the prescription container, and count/pour the medication.
• Attach the label to the prescription container.
• Ensure that the original container, prescription container contents, and label are checked and initialed by the pharmacist.
• Regularly phone customers for unclaimed prescriptions.

B. PHARMACY OPERATIONS
Perform other tasks as outlined by the pharmacy manager or staff pharmacists. Generally, to include:

• Keep all areas of the pharmacy clean, neat, and professional.
• Maintain adequate stock of pharmacy supplies.
• Answer the pharmacy telephone, except for the doctor’s line, which should be answered by a pharmacist. All doctors’ calls and inquiries regarding prescriptions, copies, drug information, and poisons, are to be referred to a pharmacist.
• Assist with third-party billing.
• Set up a schedule for outdated pharmaceuticals.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Assist with checking off and putting away pharmaceutical orders.
• Maintain stocks of pamphlets/consumer information.
• Maintain OTC/non-prescription sections, as designated.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference will be given to those who have retail Pharmacy experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and has experience multi-tasking.
• Professional attitude and ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, the successful candidate must complete a criminal record check.

We offer a full suite of benefits, pension, life insurance, disability, dental, health, employee assistance program, etc.