Walmart

Sells groceries and essentials in stores and online

Pharmacy Assistant

PharmacyPosted on Nov 3

Part-timeOttawa, ON, CanadaCA$17.60 - CA$23.10 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

Receive prescriptions from patients, follow provincial legal and regulatory conditions, and assess prescriptions for completeness, including name, address, date of birth, allergies, third-party information, special requests, prescriber, generic or brand, and prioritization using 21st Century Guidelines.
Perform computer functions as directed by the pharmacist, including data entry, price checks, patient information entry and updates, interpretation and processing of written prescriptions including Latin abbreviations, drug name recognition, dosage calculations, refills, report generation, and patient profile checks.
Fill prescriptions under the pharmacist’s supervision by selecting appropriate products, performing the accuracy program including 7-point, visual, and DIN checks, selecting, counting, measuring, and preparing products, labeling and organizing them for pharmacist checking, obtaining approvals for verbal refills where authorized, employing STOP forms if applicable, and facilitating cognitive services.
Maintain inventory control and assist the pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies; check for and remove expired medications at least monthly; regularly clear stale prescriptions from the Will Call Bin; write up returns; order drugs and supplies; use preferred wholesaler Kohl and Frisch for pharmacy purchases where possible; operate the Telxon gun; check off, price, and put away pharmacy orders; zone pharmacy shelves; mark bottles when opened; and apply interchangeable drug knowledge and maintain and select key brands and preferred generics.
Perform general housekeeping, stock prescription-filling supplies such as vials, labels, and bags, keep the dispensary clean, organized, and neat, help maintain a clean and safe work environment including dishes and garbage, and maintain and clean packaging and dispensing equipment, computers, fax machines, and related equipment.
File prescriptions, invoices, reports, correspondence, and memos, and complete assigned administrative support functions such as journals, accounts receivable, and aged trial balance.
Assist with over-the-counter operations and ordering, stocking, and cashier duties as assigned by the over-the-counter manager or pharmacist.

Position Summary...

The Pharmacy Assistant assists the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties in order to increase the Pharmacist's opportunity to provide patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant is expected to participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations required of a team player. They are a key member in the delivery of superior customer service.

What you'll do...

1. Receiving prescriptions from patients, following provincial legal/regulatory conditions and assessing the prescription for completeness i.e. Name; Address; DOB; Allergies; 3rd Party Information; Any Special Requests; Prescriber; Generic/Brand; Prioritizing Prescriptions with 21st Century Guidelines.
2. Performing Computer Functions as directed by the Pharmacist i.e. Data Entry; Price Check; Patient Information Entry/Update; Competent interpretation and processing of written prescriptions including Latin abbreviations, drug name recognition, dosage calculations; Refills; Report Generation; Patient Profile checks.
3. Filling prescriptions (always under the Pharmacist’s supervision), selecting appropriate products, performing the accuracy program, including 7 point, Visual and DIN checks, selecting and counting/ measuring & preparing appropriate products, labeling and organizing for pharmacist checking, gaining necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized, employing 'STOP' forms if applicable and facilitating all aspects of Cognitive Services.
4. Maintaining Inventory Control, assisting Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, checking for and pulling expired medications at least monthly, cleaning up Will Call Bin of 'stale' prescriptions on a regular basis, writing up returns, ordering of drugs and supplies, using preferred wholesaler for Pharmacy purchases as much as possible i.e. Kohl and Frisch, operating of the Telxon gun, checking off, pricing and putting away pharmacy orders, zoning the pharmacy shelves, 'X- ing' bottles when opened and interchangeable drug knowledge and appropriate maintenance/selection of key brands/preferred generics.
5. General Housekeeping, stocking Prescription filling supplies (Vials, labels, bags), keeping the dispensary clean, organized and neat, maintaining clean/safe work environment as part of the team approach (i.e. dishes, garbage) and maintaining & cleaning packaging & dispensing equipment, computer, fax machine, etc.
6. Clerical Organization, filing prescriptions, invoices, reports, correspondence and memos and completing any administrative support functions assigned (i.e. journals, accounts receivable, Aged Trial Balance).
7. Assisting with OTC Operations and ordering, stocking, cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and/or Pharmacist.

The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $23.10/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

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L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 17.60 à 23.10 $/h. . La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age – 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

100 BAYSHORE DR, UNIT 10 OTTAWA, ON K2B 8C1, Canada

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About the Company

Walmart

Sells groceries and essentials in stores and online

Walmart sells groceries, household essentials, clothing, and electronics through stores and online marketplaces for consumers around the world. Its everyday low price model combines large purchasing volumes with distribution networks that move goods to stores and customer homes. Shoppers can browse online, collect orders at a nearby store, or request delivery, while third-party merchants use its marketplace and fulfillment services to reach customers. The group earns revenue from merchandise sales, memberships, advertising, and services, and also operates pharmacies, optical centers, and digital payments businesses. Walmart opened its first discount store in 1962 and is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Bentonville, AR
Founded: 1962

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