Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

*Please note: This posting is for a LICENSED Pharmacy Technician*

SUMMARY:
To assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Customer Service

2. Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards

3. Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule

4. Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries

5. Accurate dispensing prescription medications

6. Third Party adjudication where required and necessary

7. Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times

8. Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items

9. Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist

10. Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary

11. Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements

ADMINISTRATION:

1. Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

2. Prepare and submit orders with the exception of, controlled drugs and narcotics

3. Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts

4. Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary

5. Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice

6. Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice

PRESCRIPTION WORKFLOW:

1. Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services

2. Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing

3. Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice

4. Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards

5. Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registered with the corresponding provincial licensing college

2. Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College

3. Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred

4. Effective organizational skills, ability to multitask

5. Problem Solving Skills

6. Strong attention to detail

7. Certified to inject or willing to obtain certification