FT Pharmacy Tech (Attridge Pharmacy #323) Saskatoon, SK - Saskatoon Co-op

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for processing prescriptions, gathering patient medication histories, and performing final checks on filled medications. They also assist patients with health devices, manage pharmacy inventory, and support the pharmacist in clinical service programs.

Job details

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following: 1. To take medication history and gather patient information for pharmacist to review, always exercising professional judgement to recognize when the clinical expertise of the pharmacist is required. 2. To prepare and process prescriptions (including compounds) which are deemed appropriate for the patient by supervising pharmacist, and perform final check on filled prescriptions prior to release, recognizing and responding to unusual patient patterns of drug distribution. 3. To transfer to and receive prescriptions from prescribers, and other pharmacists/pharmacy technicians, and receive verbal prescriptions from prescribers. 4. To assist patients to make informed decisions regarding the selection and use of drug administration devices, monitoring devices and health aids. 5. To assist patients and health care team members in understanding the scope, limitations and exceptions to third-party insurance coverage including coordination of benefits. 6. To supervise and perform final check on the work of pharmacy assistants and/or other pharmacy technicians, accepting responsibility for their work. 7. To assist patients with the pickup, delivery, and sale of their prescriptions and OTC/HBC purchases. 8. To ensure confidentiality of patient information and request and release such information only where appropriate and legally allowed. 9. To be aware of and abide by government regulations and Saskatoon Co-op's policies in regard to pharmacy inventory control, safekeeping, and sales, including proper ordering, return and/or disposal of pharmacy inventory. 10. To participate in quality improvement initiatives, including documentation of med errors and near misses. 11. To assist in the promotion and administration of professional service programs offered by the pharmacy, including triage, communication of available services, and booking appointments. 12. To be familiar with all products and services offered in Saskatoon Co-op Pharmacy, including those that are new, and awareness of products and services normally offered in the local community pharmacy sector. 13. To assist with checking and adjusting customer complaints within the established policies of the Saskatoon Co-op, deferring to immediate supervisor as required. 14. To be aware of and informed about Saskatoon Co-op contracts, policies, procedures, and practices. 15. To assist, if required, his/her immediate superior in preparing reports, compiling statistics, processing invoices. 16. To be familiar with and assist with current merchandising and signing policies, procedures, and practices. 17. To provide prompt, courteous, friendly pharmacy care to customers in order to promote good patient relations. 18. When appropriate, to promote the sale of Co-op label merchandise. 19. To be responsible for general housekeeping duties, and the general appearance of the entire department when not occupied with prescription-related activities. 20. To maintain a constant alert against unauthorized removal of merchandise and assist in the safekeeping of all cash handled in the department. 21. To assist the Pharmacist, when required, in the preparation and administration of injections. 22. To perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Currently licenced with SCPP. * Strongly service-oriented and motivated, and capable of serving, and assisting customers in a courteous, efficient and professional manner. * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and multi-task. * Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience. * Must be available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. *a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Deadline: August 28, 2026 Saskatoon Co-op is here to serve our members with products and services that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. Saskatoon Co-op has over 1400 employees serving over 127,000 members in Saskatoon and surrounding communities through the provision of goods and services in the areas of grocery, liquor, pharmacy, petroleum and lubricants, home and building solutions, and agricultural supplies including fertilizer. To learn more about who we are, visit www.saskatoonco-op.crs [https://www.saskatoonco-op.crs/sites/saskatoon/].

What you’ll do

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for processing prescriptions, gathering patient medication histories, and performing final checks on filled medications. They also assist patients with health devices, manage pharmacy inventory, and support the pharmacist in clinical service programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently licensed with the SCPP and possess strong organizational and customer service skills. Previous pharmacy experience is preferred, and the role requires availability across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Pharmacy Operations · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Patient Counseling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmacy operations
• Medication history
• Prescription processing
• Compounding
• Patient counseling
• Insurance coordination
• Inventory control
• Quality improvement
• Customer service
• Injection administration
• Multi-tasking
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Professional judgment
• Report Writing
• Pharmacist Assistance
• Patient Assistance
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Quality Improvement
• Fertilizers
• Drug Administration
• Housekeeping
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Economics
• Sales
• Intravenous Therapy
• Inventory Control
• Invoicing
• Medical Prescription
• Merchandising
• Multitasking
• Statistics
• Triage
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
• Pharmacy Technicians