Pharmacy Assistant

CPAK is a division of Shoppers that prepares the medication packs that are distributed at the stores to patients. This centralized production of these packs enables the pharmacist and team at store to spend their time focusing on what is important – the patient! Working with the team, you will be responsible to ensure that the prepared CPAKs are accurate and prepared in a timely manner. We pride ourselves in having awesome team spirit! We have a great benefits package, Shoppers Drug Mart discount, Goodlife gym discount, RRSP/Pension plans and Employee share ownership plan!  

Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired by Loblaw in 2014, the largest employer in Canada – making your career opportunities within our larger organization - endless! 

We are hiring a  Pharmacy Assistant.

Reporting directly to the Operations Team Lead, CPAK, you will be responsible for performing day to day operations in regards to medication preparation and inventory management duties. 
 

What you’ll do: 

• Prepare and package medications 

• Ensure the number of pills in each package is correct 

• Count each package quickly and accurately 

• Prepare CPAKs for delivery 

• Operation of Machinery 

• Operate and maintain the Vandenbrink Blister Packaging Machine® (VBM) used to generate and produce weekly compliance packs for SDM stores 

• Ensure that the VBMs have the correct and necessary supply of medication within the dispensing unit to prepare the compliance packs 

• Clean and maintain the VBMs when necessary to ensure optimal performance   

What you’ll need: 

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to easily navigate basic computer software 

• Ability to prioritize work assignments 

• Ability to adapt to change 

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential 

• Ability to work and maneuver quickly and consistently for extended periods of time 

• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude 

• Minimum 1-2 years of Pharmacy Assistant experience, within Pharmacy or Hospital setting 

Why now? 

We are currently focusing on our teams at Central office, to provide the best support to our Stores and their teams, and ensure our customers and patients are best served by visiting Shoppers. 

For the Pharmacy team, that means continuing to review, understand and respond to industry and customer changes, by developing new initiatives and new services valued by customers and stakeholders.  And we continue to ensure traditional services continue to be valuable offerings, provided efficiently and effectively to everyone’s benefit. 

And on top of that, every year, Shoppers Drug Mart employees at Central office, and in the stores of our Associate Owners, contribute more time, money and effort to great charitable causes across Canada. 

Why Shoppers? 

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our people. We pride ourselves on providing more ways to care about our patients, customers and community. 

 We offer unique work, and the benefits you would expect from a large corporation, all with a smaller company feel, as well as: 

• A high energy and varied workplace that strives for and rewards excellence. 

• Competitive pay structures, rewarding strong and consistent performance 

• A highly customizable benefits plan, including a vacation purchase option 

• Peer recognition programs 

• Employee discounts on in-store purchases 

• Opportunities for skill development and advancement in your work 

• Learning and development through our SDM University 

• Strong culture of charitable and community involvement 

• Unique chance to work with an organization that is committed to improving the health and well-being of Canadians 

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.