Pharmacy Assistant/Technician

*** Apply only if you are currently based in Northwestern BC, Canada. All other candidates will be rejected by the system automatically***

*** This position requires that you reside in Terrace, BC. Applications from commuters from Kitimat, Prince Rupert, or Rosswood who aren’t prepared to relocate to Terrace 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 offered 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: $19.50 - $24.00/hr

-Pharmacy Assistants with Pharmacy Assistant Diploma: $20.50 - $25.50/hr

-Regulated Pharmacy Technicians: $25.00 - $32.50/hr

* Salary will be prorated based on years of experience without exception. If the candidate doesn’t have experience working in a pharmacy lab setting, the wage 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 to 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.

*** ALL APPLICATIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL AND OUT-OF-PROVINCE CANDIDATES NOT CURRENTLY RESIDING IN NORTHWESTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED USING EMPLOYER-SET AUTOMATED RULES ***

Job Ref. No: PST-00043

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.50-$32.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Please note that this is a full-time position. The candidate selected will have to work 40 hours every week. Please confirm that you can work 40 hours per week by responding with a clear “YES, I can work 40 hours every week.” No exceptions will be made.
• Applications from candidates who do not reside in Terrace BC will not be considered. Candidates who aren’t truthful with respect to their current location will be rejected. Please confirm that you are located in Terrace BC by stating: « YES, I hereby certify that my current place of residence is Terrace, BC ».
• As stated in the job description, a cover letter is required. Are you providing a cover letter along with your application?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

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

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Terrace, BC (required)

Work Location: In person