certified pharmacy technician

*Description of position*

Assists Pharmacist to fill and dispense prescriptions for patients. Assists patients at counter, retrieves prescriptions, processes

register transactions. Orders and stocks drugs, supplies, and over-the-counter merchandise. Updates patient records and

inventory, processes invoices, and makes accounting entries using computerized system. Dispenses prescription medications

utilizing pharmacy standards.

*Daily tasks and responsibilities*

* Completes data entry verification (7-point check) for accuracy of prescriptions to the extent permitted by provincial regulations.

* Assists patients at counter, receives written prescriptions for Pharmacist, and retrieves filled prescriptions. Provides prompt and

courteous patient services. Answers phones, directs members to product location.

* Obtains patient medical history and maintains confidential computer record, and assists pharmacist in updating patient profile

and entering prescription information into the pharmacy computer to extent permitted by provincial regulations. Preserves

patient confidentiality.

* Fills prescriptions by bringing stock bottles, counting medication into appropriate container, labeling, and pricing prescriptions

under Pharmacist?s supervision to the extent permitted by provincial regulations.

* Completes packaging verification for prescriptions previously checked for therapeutic appropriateness by the pharmacist to the

extent permitted by provincial regulations. Follows safety and security procedures.

* Counts, labels (including appropriate auxiliary labels), and packages prescriptions, through workflow and bin management.

* Alerts pharmacist to drug interactions in prescription and over the counter medications.

* Verifies prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone as needed and takes verbal prescriptions to the extent permitted by

provincial regulations. Selects generic substitutions when necessary.

* Prepares third-party insurance claims, processes invoices, and makes accounting entries using computerized system.

* Orders, receives, tags, and stocks prescription drugs, supplies and over-the counter products. Follows product storage

procedures and standards.

Non-essential functions and tasks

* Assists with other assigned duties as necessary.

*Typical schedule*

\* Typical shifts and days off will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess)

* Education/Training: Completed provincial Pharmacy Technician certification or Completed a Pharmacy

Technician course at a Community College and the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada

*Qualifying exam.*

* Permits/Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing in province of work.

* Experience: Employees with current Costco Pharmacy experience will be given preference

over other candidates.

* Knowledge/Skills: Computer, math, and member service skills preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00-$41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person