Pharmacy Technician

Hiring Full and Part Time Pharmacy Technicians.

Brady’s Drug Store is looking to hire a Pharmacy Technician to perform duties required for the efficient running of the pharmacy. The successful Pharmacy Technician applicant will check and process prescriptions, create and maintain patient files, accurately bill medications to healthcare third parties, interact with customers in a friendly and helpful manner, restock pharmaceutical supplies, and operate the cash register. You should also be able to ask patients basic questions and direct patients’ medication-related questions to the pharmacist. You will work under the direction of the pharmacist and/or lead Pharmacy Technician.

To be successful as a Pharmacy Technician at Brady’s Drug Store, you should have an interest in patient-centred healthcare, be friendly and approachable, detail-oriented and accurate, and able to multi-task and work effectively as a collaborative pharmacy team member.

Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities:

Reading a prescription or prescription label and selecting and accurately checking and/or filling medications for the pharmacist to sign off on. (if licensed)

Able to prepare medication reviews and screen medications in a patient’s chart, make a list of possible problems, and present to the pharmacist (if licensed).

Collaborative Leadership – act as central link between pharmacist and assistants

Billing prescriptions to third-party providers for reimbursement.

Accurately typing and printing out prescription labels.

Maintaining patient records both on paper and electronically.

Running a machine capable of processing and packaging prescriptions.

Taking inventory of all medication and pharmaceutical supplies and placing orders.

Maintaining an over-the-counter product inventory system and merchandising plan, and pricing labels.

Processing sales transactions for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, including working with money.

Answering questions and directing all questions relating to prescriptions, health matters, or medications to the pharmacist.

Answering all incoming telephone calls in a professional manner.

Receiving and restocking shelves with medications and other pharmaceutical supplies.

Attending to emails and fax messages and online appointment booking systems.

Ensuring that work areas are organized and clean.

Following all health and safety standards and protocols.

Maintain confidentiality and privacy of patient/information.

Occasionally assisting with deliveries, and using the company vehicle.

Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Registered Pharmacy Technician Skills and Requirements:

• Pharmacy Technician college diploma and accreditation as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in Ontario.
• Two years+ full-time experience working as a technician in a pharmacy.
• Two years+ full-time experience working with Kroll pharmacy database.
• Works well with people and has a friendly demeanor.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing priorities and tasks of the day and new procedures. A strong multi-tasker.
• Confident in working with automation, new technologies and software systems. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Trustworthy.
• Able to stand for 9 hours at a time.
• An interest in healthcare and learning medical technology and terminology.
• Main location: Essex, but willing to work in multiple store locations.
• Hours are generally 9-6 pm Monday to Friday, with commitment to working 1 to 2 weekends each month (hours 9-3 pm).
• Solid math skills and comfort in working with money.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to speak other languages is a plus.

• Benefits of working at Brady’s Drug Store

Be part of a patient-centred, healthcare-focused, growing, locally owned company. BDS strives to be environmentally friendly, and to create a diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment.

Medical Benefits

Opportunities for advancement and working on the cutting edge of pharmaceutical technologies.

Education and licensing support.

Wages negotiable based on demonstrated experience. Share in performance-based wage increases based on growth in skills and contributions that drive results.

Employee discounts on in-store purchases.

About Brady’s Drug Store

Founded in 2014, Brady’s Drug Store is the friendliest pharmacy in Essex County, with an exceptional team providing patient-centred care. Brady’s is an award-winning locally owned business, with stores in Belle River, Essex and Tilbury. Tim Brady, pharmacist-owner, and his staff deliver a premium customer service experience that considers not only how to help people feel better when they’re ill but, to stay healthy over the long term. What sets Brady’s apart from other pharmacies is our focus on patient relationships - it’s not just about the transaction of filling a script, but that our customers appreciate how we treat them.

“We want our customers to feel comfortable asking their health questions and get answers they can understand. The better you understand your own health, the more likely you are to stay healthy – and that’s why we’re here.”

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work in multiple store locations (Belle River and Essex, mostly)
• Are you willing to work 1-2 weekends per month?

Experience:

• pharmacy: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-15
Expected start date: 2024-04-01