pharmacy assistant
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Rural area. Various locations. Pharmacy or drugstore. Tasks: Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate. Enter client information in databases. Help pharmacists. Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products. Prepare medications for clients. Clean and maintain equipment. Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products. Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies. Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products. Maintain supplies. Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas. Order supplies and equipment. Organize and maintain inventory. Schedule and confirm appointments. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Veterans: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Supports for visible minorities: Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.