Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant

Not just a job... a community a partnership a team You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team!

Our Central Fill Pharmacy located at our Head Office in Richmond, BC currently has opportunities for:

London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs Pharmacy Assistant, it means a community-oriented working environment that fosters professional excellence. Pharmacy Assistants are provided with a working environment that stresses professionalism. You will be given the tools and opportunity to practice your profession in a well-designed pharmacy, which helps optimize patient care.

Duties will include assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations, including technical preparations of prescription products, operation of automated pharmacy machines, shipping prepared prescription products, receiving and organizing pharmacy stock.

• Communication via telephone with patients and multiple London Drugs’ stores
• Meet production deadlines for prescription orders and delivery cut-offs.
• Operation of the prescription computer
• General housekeeping duties.

If you are looking for a great opportunity in retail pharmacy and have the professionalism, commitment to excellence and drive to join our team, London Drugs is the place for you.

• Possess strong technical knowledge.
• Have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a professional image, reflecting positively on the company.
• Be highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal, within a team environment.
• Exercise proficient computer skills, including experience with Kroll pharmacy software.
• Isolate and solve problems.
• Familiarity with computer and technology, an asset.
• Previous experience in pharmacy or health care field is strongly preferred

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage available with service for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counselling)

Applicants should be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday to Sunday.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

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