pharmacy technical assistant

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Urban area
• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate, enter client information in databases and prepare medications for clients
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records and inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Organize and maintain inventory

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Office
• Kroll Software

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work under pressure
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week