Pharmacy Assistant

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Kroll Software

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Dedication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits