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pharmacy assistant

Title posted on indeed.com - Pharmacy Assistant (Full or Part-Time)

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Employer details Milton Pharmacy

Job details

*Education/Experience:* * *Six Months* of Pharmacy Assistant Experience *In Canada* is *required * * *Kroll *Experience is *Required* *Major Responsibilities:* * Processes patient purchases by operating a cash registers and related hardware; and using appropriate procedures for different payment types and items sold * Maintains merchandise presentation in the pharmacy by stocking and rotating merchandise and supplies received from distribution centers and suppliers; removing damaged or out-of-date goods; setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays; signing and pricing merchandise; and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise * Maintains the Pharmacy area in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns; utilizing equipment to perform a variety of merchandising functions (for example, pricing merchandise, creating signs, verifying merchandise on-hands); arranging and organizing merchandise and supplies; identifying shrink and damages; ensuring a safe work environment; completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation * Monitors and resolves problems in the prescription fulfillment process when necessary by processing information for third-party insurance claims; rescanning illegible images; alerting patients to inventory that is out of stock, partial fills, and the need for physician authorizations on refills; and identifying situations requiring pharmacist's action * Promotes and maintains the Pharmacy's professional reputation and provides patients/members with pharmacy products and services in accordance with local laws and company policies and procedures by assisting the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process; processing third party insurance claims and/or rejections; assisting patients/members with prescription orders and purchases; and completing, maintaining, and securing paperwork, forms, and other required documentation * Provides patientservice in the Pharmacy area by acknowledging them; identifying their needs; initiating the prescription fulfillment process at the pharmacy drop-off window; creating prescription orders; promoting products and services; resolving member issues and concerns; assisting with purchase decesions; locating over the counter merchandise; and maintaining a safe shopping environment * Enters prescription data into pharmacy software by reading the prescription; translating prescription information into corresponding system codes; transcribing appropriate prescription data (for example, written date, drug name, strength, directions for use (sig), refills, name of prescribing physician, and prescriber CPSO number); and creating or modifying patient/member records * Fills prescriptions by retrieving prescription orders; counting, pouring, measuring or weighing medication tablets, liquids, and creams; mixing or reconstituting medications as needed; selecting, filling, and labeling prescription containers; and operating scanning equipment and/or automated dispensing systems to ensure prescription accuracy * Provides member assistance during prescription pick-up by verifying patient information, according to policies and procedures * Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback * Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices *Benefits:* * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * Store discount *Schedule:* * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed *Ability