Pharmacy

Pharmacy Assistant

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Location:

1685 Tech Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A7

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re 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’s a great place to work.  We’re 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?

Take ownership and find more ways to care about our local store owners in a career at Shoppers Drug Mart Central Office / Store Support. Provide great service, specific expertise, and actionable advice to support Associate-Owners and their staff in delivering the best health, beauty, and convenience services to Canadians.

Chez Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, nous innovons en matière de santé et de bien-être au Canada. Des ordonnances aux cliniques sans rendez-vous, en passant par un programme de fidélisation des plus appréciés, nous prenons soin de nos clients et les soutenons grâce à des nouvelles approches tous les jours. Avec plus de 1 300 magasins détenus et exploités localement d’un océan à l’autre, le réseau de Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix est un milieu de travail et de magasinage formidable. Nous sommes déterminés à bâtir une équipe talentueuse prônant la collaboration, la générosité et l'inclusion. Joignez-vous à notre équipe et contribuez à créer un avenir sain pour votre carrière et pour tous les Canadiens.

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Why is this role important :

We are a leader in retail and pharmacy. 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. This centralized production of these prescriptions enables the pharmacist and team at the store to spend their time focusing on what is important – the patient! Working with the team, you will be responsible for ensuring that the prepared prescriptions are accurate and prepared in a timely manner. We pride ourselves in having awesome team spirit! We have a great benefits package, Shoppers Drug Mart discount, Goodlife gym discount, RRSP/Pension plans and Employee share ownership plan!

Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired by Loblaw in 2014, the largest employer in Canada – making your career opportunities within our larger organization - endless!

 Reporting directly to the Production Team Lead, The pharmacy assistant will be responsible to ensure that the prepared prescriptions are accurate and prepared in a timely manner.

What you'll do:

  • Fill a variety of prescriptions efficiently to maintain workflow

  • Package blister pack medications

  • Deliver completed product based on schedules

  • Ensure appropriate follow up on minor issues

  • Synchronization and collaboration with other departments

  • Ensure organization of work station and inventory shelves

  • Maintain appropriate supplies and materials

  • Recognize liability on the outcomes of service provided

  • Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring:

  • Excellent communication skills and customer service skills

  • Detail oriented and 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 of time

  • Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude

  • Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment is an asset

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’ll 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’s 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 – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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