PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Scales Drug Store, located in Swan River, MB is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant.

--40 hours per week.
--The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The usual shifts will fall between these days and times. (Rotating Saturday Shifts).

Responsibilities:
--Performing specific dispensing functions as outlined by provincial regulations and standards of practice (under the supervision of a pharmacist).
--Receive written prescriptions from customers.
--Locate the medication, select the prescription container, and count/pour the medication.
--Attach the label to the prescription container.
--Ensure that the original container, prescription container contents, and label are checked and initialled by the pharmacist.
--Regularly phone customers for unclaimed prescriptions.
--Keep all areas of the pharmacy clean, neat, and professional.
--Maintain adequate stock of pharmacy supplies.
--Answer the pharmacy's telephone.
--Perform other tasks as outlined by the pharmacy manager or staff pharmacists.

Qualifications:
--Preference will be given to those who have retail Pharmacy experience.
--Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
--Professional attitude and ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
--Due to this position's sensitive nature, the successful candidate must complete a Criminal Record Check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competition #: 23-21