The North West Company is hiring pharmacy assistants to support remote communities in northern Canada. This is a relocation position, and if you are selected, NWC will provide full financial and logistical relocation support. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please note that this position is only open to candidates already certified by a college or online pharmacy technician school AND who have two or more years of experience as a pharmacy assistant.

Along with relocation assistance, we offer:

•  A great salary
•  Subsidized housing
•  Food allowance
•  Paid vacation travel
•  Bonuses
• And more...

  Your Role:

•  Receive prescriptions from patients, follow provincial legal/regulatory conditions, and maintain patient confidentiality;
•  Perform computer functions as directed by the Pharmacist, including data entry, price check, patient information entry/update, refills, and report generation
•  Fill prescriptions (always under the Pharmacist’s or Regulated Pharmacy Technician’s supervision);
•  Select appropriate products and count, measure, and prepare the products;
• Label and organize prescriptions for Pharmacist and gain necessary approvals for verbal refills where authorized;
•  Facilitate all aspects of Cognitive Services;
•  Maintain inventory control;
•  Assist Pharmacist in maintaining appropriate stock levels of drugs and supplies, and check for and pull expired medications at least monthly, and;
•  Maintain supplies and clerical organization.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Certification from a College/On-line Pharmacy Technician school (accreditation not necessary);
• Two or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant;
•  Experience with report generation; and able to prepare receipts, invoices, letters and memos, and general filling;
•  Experience filling medication orders, including measuring, mixing, packaging, labeling, and delivering;
•  Ability to work under minimal supervision;
•  Competent and efficient with Kroll pharmacy management system
• Experience in retail or administration is an asset;
• Great customer service skills;
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and;
• Policy and procedure-driven, with respect and understanding of community differences.

A competitive salary and opportunities to learn, develop, and advance throughout the organization are offered. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Please submit your resume and cover letter on Indeed, LinkedIn, or Glassdoor, or visit the Employment Services at the Northern College in Moosonee for help.