Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy assistant - Oakville ON - Healthcare

A non-retail pharmacy organization with a site in Oakville is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will have the chance to:

• gain valuable pharmacy experience
• work steady hours during the weekdays (no weekends or rotating shifts!)
• receive training from experienced pharmacy professionals
• add a well-respected pharmacy employer to your resume!

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and starts as soon as possible. This role is perfect for someone who has pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Assistant, a Pharmacy Student or Intern, or an Internationally-Trained Pharmacy Professional who is pursuing licensing in Canada, who is detail-oriented and keen on working in a patient-facing role. We are looking for an individual who lives in or can easily commute to the Oakville area.

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Advantages

Pharmacy assistant - Oakville ON - Healthcare

What's in it for YOU as a Pharmacy Assistant:

• Competitive hourly rate: $22-24/hr (based on experience)
• Great work-life balance: Monday to Friday, days only (8:30 to 4:30 or 9:00 to 5:00)
• Add to your pharmacy experience with a leader in the field
• Central location in Oakville, transit and highway accessible

Responsibilities

Pharmacy assistant - Oakville ON - Healthcare

Picking and labeling medications for pharmacy technicians to then verify, affixing patient information labels to medications and supporting patient service and communication; Communicating in-person and over the phone with third party insurance companies, patients and other healthcare professionals; Filling prescriptions in a retail pharmacy environment; Enter prescription or patient information through the Kroll software; Ensure day to day operations of the pharmacy are well maintained.

Qualifications

Pharmacy assistant - Oakville ON - Healthcare

3 years of experience in any pharmacy setting (mandatory); Proficient in Kroll (mandatory); Excellent communications skills and an appreciation of the importance of patient safety, communication, and care; Excellent attention to detail, able to spot and fix errors; Fast learner, comfortable with on-the-job training; Ability to work both independently and as part of a large team.

Summary

Pharmacy assistant - Oakville ON - Healthcare

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Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division recruits for patient support, clinical, supervisory, and managerial talent on behalf of healthcare facilities in major centers across Canada. Roles may be temporary or permanent in nature; however, the majority of clinical, supervisory, and management roles our division recruits for are full-time and permanent.

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