Pharmacy Assistant - Sobeys, Edmonton

About the Role

Sobeys Inc. invites you to explore a valuable career opportunity as a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant at our Safeway location in Edmonton, Alberta. Safeway grocery stores are a key part of Sobeys Inc.'s extensive retail food offering, serving the needs of Canadians across more than 930 communities. We are dedicated to delivering top-quality products and superior service, fostering a reputation as an employer of choice for those seeking an exciting career in food retail and administration jobs Edmonton.

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families within our communities. As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be an integral part of our dedicated pharmacy team, committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patient expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority, contributing to the success of Sobeys careers.

Key Duties

In this dynamic pharmacy role, your focus will include a variety of essential tasks that support the efficient operation of the dispensary and patient care:

• Prescription assembly and data entry
• Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
• Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
• Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
• Scheduling professional clinical services
• Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tallman lettering, manual third parties
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope

Qualifications

To excel in this Pharmacy Assistant role, we are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute
• Applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience may be considered in lieu of a certificate in some Provinces
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

Perks and Benefits

Sobeys is committed to offering a supportive work environment. We offer a competitive total compensation package designed to meet your lifestyle needs, which will vary by role and location. We also offer:

• Flexible work-life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs
• A commitment to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage