New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Part-time Pharmacy Assistant at our Downtown Food Store in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This position offers approximately 24 -40 hours per week.
Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon
What you’ll do:
Assessing prescriptions to ensure they are current, complete, and authentic
Information gathering and data input to assist pharmacists in their clinical assessment
Maintain record-keeping requirements and protocols in accordance with the Alberta College of Pharmacy and Health Canada
Maintain proper drug storage and security
Familiarity with third party adjudication and related problem-solving abilities
Answering questions from patients that are within the scope of a pharmacy assistant and escalating questions to qualified team members when appropriate
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals where appropriate
Prescription and OTC inventory management including daily drug orders through preferred supplier(s)
Efficient preparation of prescription products (counting, packaging, labeling etc.)
Duties related to prescription drop-off and pick-up (i.e. cash register) and managing prescription delivery services
Respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients
Why it matters:
Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.
Who you are:
Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of the pharmacy team
Professional & caring attitude and attention to detail
Provide excellent customer experience
College diploma in Pharmacy Assistant program or certificate in related field is an asset
Kroll experience is an asset
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
