Pharmacy Assistant - Red River Co-op at Southdale Food Store
Pharmacy Assistant - Red River Co-op at Southdale Food Store
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We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations feature local products prominently and most importantly give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values.
But in this rapidly changing world our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding
co-operative with 50 gas bar locations 24 car washes 6 cardlocks 9 food stores 8 pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.
And we just keep growing as we develop fresh modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.
This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.
The Opportunity:
Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position Pharmacy Assistant at our Southdale Food Store located at 77 Vermillion Road in Winnipeg MB. This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager. The Pharmacy Assistant adds value to our Co-operative by assisting with the operation of the retail pharmacy including responsibility for quality patient care.
Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:
Accept a written prescription order for the new and refill prescriptions.
Verify all data on the prescription (patient name and address; physician name and address; date of prescription; drug; directions; quantity; refills; physician signature).
Verify and input third-party coverage information.
Verify quantities for filling.
Determine appropriate staffing of prescriptions.
Scan new prescription into pharmacy database (Kroll).
Enter prescription information into pharmacy database (Kroll).
Report any actual or perceived issues concerning the dispensing of prescriptions to the Pharmacist on Duty.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will bring the following skills and competencies:
Previous technician experience required.
Previous experience with Kroll pharmacy software is an asset.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Possess strong independentproblem-solving skills.
Availability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week.
Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at or or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.
Total Rewards:
Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance a strong pension plan and an employee discount. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work. Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.
Employment Type
Part-Time
