Pharmacy Assistant (Part-time)

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a part-time Pharmacy Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will directly support patient care and medication management. In this vital role, you will assist licensed pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring accurate and efficient service to our valued patients. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced pharmacy environment while making a meaningful difference in people's health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, labeling, and dispensing to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Manage inventory by stock checking, organizing supplies, and notifying the team of low stock levels.
• Provide excellent patient care by answering basic questions about medications and guiding patients on pharmacy services.
• Maintain precise medical terminology records and documentation for prescriptions and patient interactions.
• Support medication administration processes under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace to uphold hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver seamless service, supporting patient needs efficiently and professionally.

Experience

1. **Minimum 2 years of Canadian community pharmacy experience is mandatory.** Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

2. **Must currently reside in Ottawa or the immediate surrounding area.** This position is intended for local candidates only, and **relocation candidates will not be considered**.

3. Previous experience working in a busy community pharmacy environment is strongly preferred.

4. Experience with **Kroll Pharmacy Management System** is considered a strong asset.

5. Strong communication, customer-service, and organizational skills.

6. Ability to work efficiently and accurately while managing multiple responsibilities in a pharmacy setting.

7. Reliable, professional, punctual, and comfortable working collaboratively with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other pharmacy team members.

This role is paid, offering valuable professional experience within a supportive healthcare environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes through teamwork and excellence.

Pay: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 21.0 per week

Work Location: In person