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registered pharmacy technician
Posted on October 17, 2024 by Employer details Pharmasave
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*Job Summary: * We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and patient care and provides technical and administrative support to the Pharmacy team. The Pharmacy Technician reports directly to the Pharmacy Manager, while also working under the direct supervision of any Pharmacist on duty during the same shift. *The below represents the general details associated with the principal functions of the position and should not be construed as a detailed job description. The incumbent may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned. Please note that all of the duties and responsibilities outlined below must be carried out in accordance with all pharmacy legislation and with all internal patient care/customer service policies and procedures. * _*Pharmaceutical Distribution*_ * Gather information to create and maintain the accuracy and completeness of patient records * Assess prescriptions for clarity, completeness, authenticity, and compliance with legal requirements * Interpret prescriptions, perform any required calculations, and ensure the prescription information is recorded accurately on the patient record * Communicate with patients/customers and process prescriptions according to the pharmacy?s policies and procedures such as, but not limited to, designated ?in and out? areas, patient counselling requirements and areas, and wait times * Ensure appropriate patient record file maintenance by adhering to scanning and storage policies and procedures * Submit prescriptions for adjudication and manage coverage/payment related issues in cooperation with the patient and Pharmacist * Select, prepare, package, and label prescriptions for both commercially available products and extemporaneous compounds * Refer patients to the pharmacist that require clinical assessment, analysis, or application of the pharmacist?s knowledge * Receive and transcribe new verbal prescriptions from prescribers * Transfer and receive prescriptions from other pharmacies * Check the prescription for completeness and accuracy if dispensed by self or a pharmacy assistant; and or ensure that it has been checked prior to being handed over to the pharmacist or distributed to the patient * Complete appropriate documentation for all tasks including but not limited to filling prescriptions and filing procedures * Understand and adhere to the quality assurance policies/procedures for job performance management, medication error risk management and the handling of narcotic/controlled substances (this includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the documentation of all medication and patient care incidents using appropriate protocols including ?near misses?) * Always maintain the confidential and sensitive nature of the pharmacy/patient relationship in accordance with legislation and standards * Enter and process sale of prescription and other purchases using the POS cash register _*Additional Pharmacy Administration Responsibilities*_ * Maintain inventory requirements sufficient for patient safety and efficient operations * Coordinate the monitoring and removal of expired medications in accordance with provincial legislation * Conduct inventory spot checks for accuracy, and manage out-of-stocks in accordance with store policies and procedures * Ensure that the dispensary is tidy and organized including the prescription section, waiting area, and counseling areas * Ensure supplies are checked, restocked, and ordered as necessary * Ensure health information pamphlets are organized, updated, and reordered as required for daily use and any planned clinics or seminars * Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required to maintain efficient workflow within the dispensary and professional areas of the pharmacy * Operate POS according to store policy, verifying customer receipts and issuing receipts * Reconcile cash float at the b- LocationCalgary, AB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$15.50 to $25.94HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9491011421
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