Pharmacy Assistant

The Winnipeg St. Pharmacy, Namerind Housing Corp. has a career opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to assist the Pharmacy Manager and support the Pharmacy Operation.

Key Areas of Responsibility Include

• Greet and assist patients in a courteous, timely and responsive manner;
• Receive prescriptions, handle faxes and assist the Pharmacists with a range of daily dispensary duties to the extent permitted under Saskatchewan regulatory provisions
• Ensure patient information is accurate
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and privacy
• Accurate enter and maintain patient and prescription information and data into the system and perform other administrative functions
• Handle cash/credit/debit transactions
• Verify and/or investigate insurance coverage and benefits; process claims and follow through
• Contact medical professionals, insurance providers and others as required
• Maintain the inventory (monitor, order, receive and place) of medications and supplies, ensuring products are handled and stored correctly
• Ensure all safety and security protocols are followed; maintain an organized work environment
• Assist with other related duties

Related education and experience are preferred. Requirements include a service orientation, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, flexibility, teamwork, technology skills, a sound work ethic and professionalism, confidentiality and privacy. Other requirements include: the ability to perform physical working conditions (e.g., climbing stairs, standing for long periods of time, etc.).

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits and a Mon-Fri daily work schedule