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PHARMACY ASSISTANT - Walmart

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Job Order #: 5399840

NOC: 3414
Employer Name:
Walmart
Wage/Salary Info:
$12.00 plus start rate
Posted Date:
30-Oct-2014
Location:
SASKATOON
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Length of Employment:
Permanent
Education:
Completed at least some post-secondary
Experience:
1-2 Years
Apply By:
30-Nov-2014
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Walmart
Contact Name:
personnel department
Contact Email:
jfuller@wal-mart.com
Employer Website:
www.yourwalmartcareer.ca


Description

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.  
Position Responsibilities  Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all practices consistent with the Privacy Act.

A) Receiving prescriptions from patients

B) Performing Computer Functions as directed by the Pharmacist

C) Filling prescriptions (always under the Pharmacists supervision)

D) Maintaining Inventory Control

E) General Housekeeping

F) Clerical Organization

G) Assisting with OTC Operations

Ordering, stocking, cashier duties as assigned by OTC Manager and/or Pharmacist
Qualifications  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Basic Reading/Writing Skills
Ability to understand the meaning of written or printed matter and to record information.
Ability to read prescriptions (Doctor's handwriting).

Communication Skills
Ability to communicate effectively to maximize accuracy in the delivery of patient care.  
Licensing & Other Qualifications  A Pharmacy Assistant Certificate and/or experience is a recommended prerequisite for new hires.
Location is Stonebridge Walmart in Saskatoon

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Document use
 - Numeracy
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
 - Continuous learning
 - Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
 - Own transportation
Additional Skills
 - Perform general clerical duties
 - Order supplies and equipment
 - Clean and maintain equipment
Blood Donor Clinic Assistant Specific Skills
 - Record information about donors
 - Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
 - Maintain supplies
Work Setting
 - Pharmacy
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 - Fast-paced environment
 - Manual dexterity
 - Attention to detail
 - Ability to distinguish between colours
 - Standing for extended periods
 - Walking
 - Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
 - Criminal record check (abstract)
Pharmacy Assistant Specific Skills
 - Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
 - Assist health care professionals
 - Maintain prescription records and inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products

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