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Pharmacy Assistant - PTU


Company : Safeway


Location : Penticton, British Columbia


Created : 2025-01-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Requisition ID: 187168 Career Group: Pharmacy Careers Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Part-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: British Columbia City: Penticton Location: 4955 Penticton Plaza Safeway Pharmacy Postal Code: V2A 5E9 Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canadas Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact. Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it''s your first job or you''re ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail. Ready to Make an impact? We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families our communities. Youll be part of our pharmacy team thats committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients'' expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority Heres where youll be focusing: 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 What you have to offer: Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of 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 Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards What we have to offer: A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $19.00 - $23.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour Ability to commute/relocate: * Penticton, BC V2A 5E9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: * Pharmacy Assistant: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Pharmacy Assistant Certificate (preferred) Location: * Penticton, BC V2A 5E9 (required) Work Location: In person