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Full Time Pharmacy Technician
Gourlay's Clinic Pharmacy, Canmore
Posted: January 17, 2023
Closing Date: April 16, 2023
Contact | Alma Steyn |
steyn@ualberta.ca | |
Phone | 403-707-8504 |
Address | 120-1151 Sidney St |
Job Description
Pharmacy technicians work under the direction of a pharmacist and scope of practice is directed by the ACP. Duties and expectations include:
- Pharmacy Technician License is required through ACP or equivalent provincial college.
- Gather and enter patient information and doctors’ prescriptions in computer systems.
- Assess prescriptions for completeness.
- Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions from prescribers.
- Prepare, package, and dispense prescription medications after a pharmacist has determined appropriateness of therapy.
- Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
- Maintain prescription and inventory record-keeping systems.
- Maintain proper drug storage and security.
- Place and receive orders to maintain inventory.
- Instruct clients about the use of health aids and devices.
- Help customers find non-prescription items.
- Provide patients with non-drug product information.
- Accept payment for prescriptions (cashier duties)
- Prepare and reconcile third-party insurance claims and records.
- Price, stock OTC and front-store inventory
- Perform light cleaning duties.
- Work with exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Work with clear policies, procedures, and methods
- Work with the utmost level of accuracy and diligence
- Value and enjoy being a member of a small team.
- Thank you for your interest in this position, but ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Salary: From $25.00 to $28.00 per hour