Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it\'s your first job or you\'re ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Why this role is important?

\xe2\x80\x93 Pharmacy Assistant

About Us:

MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to long term care facilities across Canada. MediSystem services 40,000 residents in over 300 facilities and is proud to be 100% Canadian owned and operated.

MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all residents that we service through the introduction of innovative technologies, continuing education, enhanced clinical services and seamless medication delivery.

Our company\'s CORE values reflect how we treat all residents, staff in the homes as well as our employees. We CARE about all Canadians, we believe in OWNERSHIP and accountability, RESPECT, and EXCELLENCE in the services we provide.

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it\'s your first job or you\'re ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all tasks according to policies and standard operating procedures
• Fill variety of prescriptions including blister packs and non-sterile compounds
• Package medications in strips using PACMED machine
• Prepare blister packs for unit dose and multi-dose
• Maintain and monitor adequate inventory level
• Scan each prescription accurately, package as per the guidelines, deliver them timely.
• Synchronize and collaborates with other team members to ensure medications are dispensed as prescribed and follow up on outstanding issues
• Perform other pharmacy duties as assigned in a priority sequence

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Must prioritize work assignments based on urgency
• Must be able to adapt the change in job environment
• Work with minimal supervision and independently
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and critical thinking skills
• Able to take initiative with positive attitude and accountability
• Recognize liability on the outcomes of service provided
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time
• Must follow all corporate regulations, policies and procedures

Preferred:

• Exposure to Pharmacy environment (Retail, Hospital or Long-Term Care)
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required

This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business\xe2\x80\x99 hours of operations, which include occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.

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.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Shoppers Drug Mart