Job Description

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

Location: 100 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1J6

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we\xe2\x80\x99re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we\xe2\x80\x99re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Why is this role essential?

We are a leader in retail and pharmacy. Well-known and convenient, with an extensive store network servicing the needs of Canadians.

We are a Canadian success story of 50 years, created by recognizing needs, building relationships, and focusing on doing what is needed for our patients and customers.

And right now, that means providing more ways to care through our pharmacy services.

Our Pharmacy team at our Central office drives the strategy and service planning for our store pharmacies to ensure our patients get the best and most innovative services to help them with their healthcare needs.

We help ensure. Shoppers remain a leader in retail pharmacy, innovating new product and service offerings on a national and provincial stage, setting strategy, taking intelligent risks and responsibility for our recommendations, and getting things done.

Shoppers Drug Mart is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing, with over 1,200 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores in each province and three territories. We are one of the most convenient retailers in Canada, proudly serving Canadians who believe being healthy means looking and feeling good.

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s food and pharmacy leader, the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw \xe2\x80\x93 and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services, and apparel businesses \xe2\x80\x93 provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment, and convenience and offers Canadians two of the country\xe2\x80\x99s most recognized brands \xe2\x80\x93 President\xe2\x80\x99s Choice and no name.

The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. Our PC (Presidents Choice) Plus program, omnichannel efforts, and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience.

We are hiring a Pharmacy Assistant at Central Pharmacy Services.

You will be responsible for performing day-to-day operations for medication preparation and inventory management duties.

What you will do:

• 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
• Resolve technical issues by contacting the IT (Information Technology) Service Desk as required
• Prepare each prescription quickly and accurately

• Prepare prescriptions for delivery
• May be required to perform inventory management under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist
• Unpack and receive pharmacy totes inside the pharmacy in a secure environment
• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles
• Ensure stock bottles are put away by the established workflow

• Ensure narcotic inventory is detail received and records updated under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist
• Put away received pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location by the established workflow
• Prioritize recalls and immediately isolate product; quarantine until details of the recall are provided
• Ensure stock rotation is completed and the expired product is removed from the shelf and returned by standard operating procedures
• Perform cycle counts by Standard Operating Procedures

• Ensure regular replenishment of pharmacy drugs and supplies
• Operate and maintain the automated dispensing equipment used to generate and produce prescriptions
• Ensure that the machines have the correct and necessary supply of medication within the dispensing unit to prepare the prescriptions
• Clean and maintain the equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance
• Regularly read and action/implement view communication vehicles (e.g., Communication Binder, Communication Board, email)

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Pharmacist direction, and adhere to all legal requirements, including provincial and federal regulations and bylaws
• Comply with all established loss prevention policies and procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness of workspace according to 5s principles

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Ability to easily navigate essential computer software
• 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

• Ability to stand for an extended period
• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude
• Previous Pharmacy Assistant experience preferred

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Why now?

We are currently focusing on our teams at Central office to provide the best support to our Stores and their teams and ensure our customers and patients are best served by visiting Shoppers.

For the Pharmacy team, that means continuing to review, understand and respond to industry and customer changes, by developing new initiatives and new services valued by customers and stakeholders. And we continue to ensure traditional services continue to be valuable offerings, provided efficiently and effectively to everyone\xe2\x80\x99s benefit.

And on top of that, every year, Shoppers Drug Mart employees at Central office, and in the stores of our Associate Owners, contribute more time, money, and effort to great charitable causes across Canada.

Why Shoppers?

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our people. We pride ourselves on providing more ways to care about our patients, customers, and community.

We offer unique work, and the benefits you would expect from a large corporation, all with a smaller company feel, as well as:

• A high energy and varied workplace that strives for and rewards excellence.
• Competitive pay structures, rewarding strong and consistent performance

• A highly customizable benefits plan, including a vacation purchase option
• Peer recognition programs
• Employee discounts on in-store purchases
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement in your work
• Learning and development through our SDM (Shoppers Drug Mart) University

• Strong culture of charitable and community involvement
• Unique chance to work with an organization that is committed to improving the health and well-being of Canadians

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

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

How You\xe2\x80\x99ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada\'s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation\xe2\x80\x99s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct \xe2\x80\x93 it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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