Pharmacy Technical Assistant

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Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Bill third party insurers
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Computer and technology knowledge

• Kroll Software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast
• paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand
• eye co
• ordination
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Creativity
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on
• call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call
• To be determined