Registered Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Save-On-Foods, a division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., is hiring a Regulated Pharmacy Technician for its Country Club location in Nanaimo, BC. The pharmacy teams deliver patient-centred care and help customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles. The role is eligible for an additional $5.00 per hour premium for hours worked.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions from practitioners.
• Transfer prescriptions to and receive them from other pharmacies.
• Ensure each prescription is complete and authentic, and perform the final check of a prepared prescription.
• Perform all technical functions of dispensing prescriptions.
• Support and maintain dispensary and front-store (OTC) operations.
• Provide excellent, always customer-first service and follow merchandising programs, operational procedures and company policies.
• Observe and direct Pharmacy Assistants and Clerks in dispensary activities.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist.

Required profile

• A Regulated Pharmacy Technician licence in good standing with the respective College of Pharmacists.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Pharmacy dispensary experience or Kroll computer experience is an asset.

What we offer

• Pay of $24.50 - $31.50, depending on location, education, skills, experience and other factors.
• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits and pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.