Pharmacy technical assistant

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Responsibilities

• 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
• Apply and adjust casts, splints and bandages
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Clean and dress wounds
• 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
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Experience and specialization

• MS Office

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Ability to multitask