Pharmacy Technician - Digby, N.S.

Responsibilities

• Accurately entering new prescriptions and refills into the pharmacy system.

• Preparing prescriptions for pharmacist verification, including selecting, counting, measuring, packaging, and labelling medications.

• Performing regulated pharmacy technician functions within your scope of practice and in accordance with pharmacy policies and procedures.

• Processing Pharmacare and private insurance claims and resolving billing or adjudication issues.

• Managing prescription transfers and other technical aspects of prescription processing.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient profiles and prescription records.

• Communicating with prescribers, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other pharmacies regarding technical and administrative matters.

• Supporting pharmacists with prescription workflow and helping ensure prescriptions are processed efficiently.

• Ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, and returning medications and pharmacy supplies.

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient dispensary.

• Protecting patient confidentiality and ensuring patient information is handled appropriately.

• Providing friendly, professional service to patients and helping create a positive pharmacy experience.

• Answering phones and assisting patients with technical and administrative questions while referring clinical questions to the pharmacist.

• Working collaboratively with pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and the broader pharmacy team.

• Following all applicable legislation, regulatory standards, pharmacy policies, and procedures.

• Contributing to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented workplace.

Requirements

• Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and patient safety.
• Be organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy pharmacy environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work well independently while also being a strong team player.
• Take ownership of their responsibilities and follow through on commitments.
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed.
• Treat patients, coworkers, and healthcare professionals with respect and professionalism.
• Be comfortable using pharmacy computer systems and technology.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and know when to seek assistance from the pharmacist.
• Be committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Take pride in being part of a community pharmacy and building relationships with patients.
• Hold current certification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Nova Scotia.