City : Winnipeg, Manitoba

Category : Full time

Industry : Pharmacy

Employer : Shoppers Drug Mart®

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

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At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

Why this role is important?

Quality Improvement Pharmacy Assistant

About Us:

MediSystem Pharmacy, a Shoppers Drug Mart Company, is an established specialty pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical pharmacy consulting services to long term care facilities across Canada.

MediSystem Pharmacy is committed to optimizing the health, wellness and safety of all residents that we service through the introduction of innovative technologies, continuing education, enhanced clinical services and seamless medication delivery.

Our company's CORE values reflect how we treat all residents, staff in the homes as well as our employees. We CARE about all Canadians, we believe in OWNERSHIP and accountability, RESPECT, and EXCELLENCE in the services we provide.

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete medication room audits in long-term care facilities on a regular and routine basis as per Manitoba Health standards requirement.  Complete medication room audit reports for submission to the consultant pharmacist. 
• Suggest action plans for the facility to improve areas where gaps are identified.
• Maintain client relationships as point of contact between clients and pharmacy operations.
• Maintain appropriate supplies and materials
• Involvement in prescription management for long-term care facility stock medications
• Ability to travel within Winnipeg and Selkirk areas
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule upon short notice

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license with good driving record. 
• Use of personal vehicle for travel with mileage allowance provided.
• Detail-oriented and good problem-solving skills
• Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude
• Effective time-management and can accommodate flexible scheduling
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite, email and internet, and ability to develop working knowledge of MediSystem pharmacy software programs.
• High School Diploma

Preferred:

• Experience working in a long-term care facility, or demonstrated current knowledge of nursing practice in a long-term care setting
• Experience working in a retail environment
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from accredited college, but not required

This role requires employees to be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the business’ hours of operations, which may include occasional weekend shifts and statutory holidays.

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Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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