Pharmacy Assistant - CPS

102-7635 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 0B8.

This 1‑year contract role is part of the Central Pharmacy Services team at Shoppers Drug Mart. The position offers stable, fixed shifts and a predictable schedule in a high‑tech work environment.

• Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation are complete.
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems.
• Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly by the workflow.
• Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately.
• Prepare prescriptions for delivery.
• Ensure all privacy requirements are met, including customer confidentiality.
• May be required to perform inventory management under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.
• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy.
• Ensure stock bottles are put away by the established workflow.
• Put away pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location by the established workflow.
• Ensure stock rotation is completed and the expired product is removed from the shelf and returned by standard operating procedures.
• Operate and maintain the prescription automation equipment used to generate and produce weekly compliance packs or vials for client pharmacies.
• Ensure that the prescription automation equipment has necessary supply of proper accessories (e.g. blister, labels, vials) to prepare the prescriptions.
• Clean and maintain the prescription automation equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure adequate stock of pharmacy supplies and materials required for packaging and workflow.
• Maintain an organized work area, including medication shelves and workstation cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations.
• Deliver completed prescriptions/products to designated areas according to schedule.
• Maintain a professional and inclusive work environment.
• Support a respectful and collaborative team culture with attention to accuracy and patient safety.

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time.
• Positive, cooperative, and team‑oriented attitude.
• High School Diploma.
• Exposure to Hospital or Long Term Care Pharmacy.
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment.
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college (not required).

Full time (temporary with benefits, fixed term).

$17.85 - $24.20 per hour.

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