Pharmacy Assistant/Technician

*** Apply only if you are currently based in Northwestern BC, Canada. Out-of-Province and International candidates will not be considered ***

PHARMASAVE Terrace is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician or Assistant to join our growing team at our Skeena Mall pharmacy location. The person we are looking for is someone who will be excited to help us continue to offer excellent healthcare support, compassionate clinical services and exceptional customer care to our clients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package*. Relevant experience and knowledge of Kroll pharmacy software would be an asset.

* A health spending account is also available to all our permanent full-time employees and complements our benefits package offering.

COMMUNITY - Would you like to have the opportunity to actually get to know your patients and build a strong rapport with the local health care professionals? We make professional services a priority and offer a wide variety of clinical services to our patients.

Salary:

-Pharmacy Assistants without Pharmacy Assistant Diploma: $19.00 - $23.50/hr

-Pharmacy Assistants with Pharmacy Assistant Diploma: $20.00 - $25.00/hr

-Regulated Pharmacy Technicians: $24.50 - $32.00/hr

* If the candidate doesn’t have any experience working in a pharmacy lab setting, the salary will be set at the entry point of the pay range provided in each category listed above.

Work Schedule:

Work shifts are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Qualifications include:

• Strong analytical and organization skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership with the ability to work with a small, seasoned and diverse team and to provide an outstanding guest experience for customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, positive, cooperative and team-oriented attitude with an appreciation for small town life in a diverse community.
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Proficient computer/data entry skills
• Previous pharmacy experience an asset

Company Profile

PHARMASAVE is Canada's most successful retail program for Independent drugstores. Our PHARMASAVE Terrace location is independently and locally owned.

Since 2015 when PHARMASAVE Terrace first opened its doors to the community, we've become so much more than just a Pharmacy. It's a place where people know you by name - a place where you can speak with trusted professionals to get the best advice and service possible. As a strong community partner, we believe in investing in people and events to raise the quality of life for everyone!

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged. Please include a relevant cover letter along with your application.

We appreciate your interest in working with us however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited emails.

*** APPLICATIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL AND OUT-OF-PROVINCE CANDIDATES NOT CURRENTLY RESIDING IN NORTHWESTERN BC, CANADA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ***

Job Ref. No: PST-00043

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Terrace, BC V8G 1R5 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-12-01