Pharmacy Assistant (Full -Time) - Float

About the position

Join Our Team at Murphy's Pharmacies! At Murphy's Pharmacies, we're redefining the role of independent Community pharmacy in our healthcare system, and we're looking for passionate Pharmacy Assistants to join our team and make our shared vision come to life! We've been Island family-owned and operated for over 44 years, with locations across Prince Edward Island and beyond. Re-energize your professional career! We Focus on Patient Care: We've implemented central fill to process refills, built support teams that do prescription data entry and clinical validation, handle phone calls and schedule pharmacy services appointments. Pharmacy Assistants play a key role in client care in our pharmacies. Work-Life Balance: We're not open late or have extended hours on weekends, so our teams can enjoy everything that life has to offer on beautiful Prince Edward Island. If you're a like-minded Pharmacy Assistant who wants to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with other team members to provide timely high quality healthcare service delivery and exceptional client experience.
  • Having meticulous attention to detail in your work.
  • Being highly client service focused
  • Prepare and package prescriptions under pharmacist and/or pharmacy technician supervision
  • Input accurate patient and prescription data into pharmacy software
  • Process refill requests and third-party billing
  • Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner and refer clinical questions to the pharmacist
  • Collect prescription information accurately
  • Handle cash and card transactions, assist with OTC product inquiries
  • Receive, stock, and organize medications and health supplies
  • Track expiration dates and manage returns or waste in compliance with regulations
  • Monitor stock levels and help with order preparation
  • Maintain patient records and filing systems
  • Assist in managing faxes and coordinating follow-ups

Requirements

  • You enjoy working in a team environment while providing exceptional care to clients
  • A passion for helping people in a healthcare environment
  • Previous community pharmacy experience is preferred
  • A passion for community pharmacy practice
  • Dedication to client care and making people’s lives better

Nice-to-haves

  • Our team is client-focused and believes in a high level of attention to detail, professionalism and discretion.
  • We value diverse backgrounds and what that brings to our team and we want to hear more about what makes you unique.

Benefits

  • pension plan
  • comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • mental health insurance coverage
  • dental insurance coverage
  • vision insurance coverage
  • subsidized fitness membership
  • exclusive discounts with local companies
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