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Full-Time Regulated Pharmacy Technician Opportunity + SIGNING BONUS

Are you interested in joining a pharmacy team focused on reducing inequities in healthcare access and the delivery of high quality care? Do you value the opportunity to be an active participant in your career development? If yes, this position is for you!

SDM 2434 is located in the heart of Downtown Edmonton’s ICE District and Arts Districts. Build meaningful relationships to support the health and wellness of a diverse and vibrant community.

Help address gaps in care for our surrounding community members as we support you to build your ideal practice.

Why us?

✅ Unmatched work-life balance 🙂

✅ Supportive environment encouraging professional growth

✅ Signing Bonus, competitive wage and great benefits

Join our growing team at SDM 2434!

Contact colyoung@shoppersdrugmart.ca for more information!

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* MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING AND ACTIVELY REGISTERED AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN WITH THE ALBERTA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY*

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SUMMARY:
To assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer Service
• Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
• Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
• Accurate dispensing prescription medications
• Third Party adjudication where required and necessary
• Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times
• Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items
• Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements

ADMINISTRATION:

• Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare and submit orders with the exception of, controlled drugs and narcotics
• Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts
• Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary
• Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice

PRESCRIPTION WORKFLOW:

• Assist in prescription preparation to company’s standards and professional services
• Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
• Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered with the corresponding provincial licensing college
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Technician College
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multitask
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong attention to detail

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.