Pharmacy Assistant

Job Details Hiring Organization CareRx Post Name Pharmacy Assistant Qualification B.Pharma Industry Private Employment Type Full Time Work Hours 8 Hours Salary CAD 12 To CAD 15 Per Hour Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1V 8B9 About CareRx Corporation CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centers that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency. Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have a place for you. Your Day to Day: Performing all technical aspects of dispensing prescriptions, including receiving the order/refill, procuring complete and current information, computer entry, preparation, and labeling in an efficient, accurate, and timely fashion. This may include compounding or reconstituting if delegated by the pharmacist. Identifying and referring any clinical questions to the pharmacists and management questions to the pharmacist manager or pharmacist on duty. Clerical duties include completing all records, documentation, and patient or third part billings/charges, preparing receipts, invoices, letters, memos, and general filing. Maintaining current and accurate patient profile information. Ensure the organization of the work area and stock shelves. Performing other duties as assigned. What You Bring to the Team: Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Assistant or completing technician training. Previous customer service experience with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Minimum 1 year of Kroll data entry experience in a Long Term Care pharmacy. Knowledge of computer systems and well-developed keyboarding skills. Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and drug distribution practices. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to consistently meet deadlines with strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent time management skills. Application Process CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

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