Description of position
Assists Pharmacist to fill and dispense prescriptions for patients. Assists patients at counter, retrieves prescriptions, processes
register transactions. Orders and stocks drugs, supplies, and over-the-counter merchandise. Updates patient records and
inventory, processes invoices, and makes accounting entries using computerized system. Dispenses prescription medications
utilizing pharmacy standards.
Daily tasks and responsibilities
· Completes data entry verification (7-point check) for accuracy of prescriptions to the extent permitted by provincial regulations.
· Assists patients at counter, receives written prescriptions for Pharmacist, and retrieves filled prescriptions. Provides prompt and
courteous patient services. Answers phones, directs members to product location.
· Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer record, and assists pharmacist in updating patient profile
and entering prescription information into the pharmacy computer to extent permitted by provincial regulations. Preserves
patient confidentiality.
· Fills prescriptions by bringing stock bottles, counting medication into appropriate container, labeling, and pricing prescriptions
under Pharmacist’s supervision to the extent permitted by provincial regulations.
· Completes packaging verification for prescriptions previously checked for therapeutic appropriateness by the pharmacist to the
extent permitted by provincial regulations. Follows safety and security procedures.
· Counts, labels (including appropriate auxiliary labels), and packages prescriptions, through workflow and bin management.
· Alerts pharmacist to drug interactions in prescription and over the counter medications.
· Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone as needed and takes verbal prescriptions to the extent permitted by
provincial regulations. Selects generic substitutions when necessary.
· Prepares third-party insurance claims, processes invoices, and makes accounting entries using computerized system.
· Orders, receives, tags, and stocks prescription drugs, supplies and over-the counter products. Follows product storage
procedures and standards.
Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess)
· Education/Training: Completed provincial Pharmacy Technician certification or Completed a Pharmacy Technician course at a Community College and the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada Qualifying exam.
· Permits/Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing in province of work.
· Experience: Employees with current Costco Pharmacy experience will be given preference over other candidates.
· Knowledge/Skills: Computer, math, and member service skills preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Pay: $29.00-$41.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
