pharmacy assistant - 1-month contract.

- work steady hours, approximately 8 am-4 pm weekdays (no weekends!)
- extend your contract, based on performance!
- receive training from experienced pharmacy professionals
- add a well-respected pharmacy employer to your CV!

This contract starts as soon as possible and will run for one to two months (dependent upon business needs) - if you do well in the role, there is a strong likelihood your contract will be extended.

This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented and is keen on working in a non-patient-facing role. We are looking for an individual who lives in or can easily commute to the Burnaby area.


Advantages
Pharmacy Assistant - Burnaby - Healthcare

What's in it for YOU as a Pharmacy Assistant:

- Competitive hourly rate: $21-22/hr
- Great work-life balance: Monday to Friday, days only
- Estimated 1-2 month temporary assignment, possibility for extension
- Add to your pharmacy experience with a leader in the field
- Benefits at a discount through Randstad
- Central location in Burnaby, transit and highway accessible


Responsibilities
Pharmacy Assistant - Burnaby - Healthcare

What YOU will be doing as a Pharmacy Assistant:

- Picking and labelling medications for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to later verify
- Communicating with team members in a large team setting; closed-to-the-public pharmacy setting (no direct patient communication)
- May be involved in the preparation and printing of prescription shipping waybills, ensuring 100% accuracy of patient, order and shipment information for delivery
- Filling prescriptions in an office style pharmacy setting / modern, bright, clear and safe environment
- May be involved in entry of prescriptions into Kroll software; primary focus of the role is filling/dispensing (standing for majority of shift at filling table)


Qualifications
Pharmacy Assistant - Burnaby - Healthcare

What YOU bring to the role of Pharmacy Assistant:

- 6 months to 1 year of experience in any pharmacy setting
- Strong interest in learning about non-retail pharmacy settings for those looking to transition from community/retail pharmacy into a new setting
- Excellent attention to detail, able to spot and fix errors
- Fast learner, comfortable with on-the-job training
- Great communications skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a large team
- Comfortable walking and being on your feet for much of the day
- Able to lift up to 10lbs

Summary
Pharmacy Assistant - Burnaby - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted immediately.

Randstad Canada and the organizations we recruit for value diversity and are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants, upon request, at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with relevant provincial accessibility legislation and Human Rights Code(s). All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.

We appreciate your application and thank you for your interest!

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Meet Randstad Healthcare:

Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division recruits for administrative, patient support, clinical, supervisory and managerial talent on behalf of healthcare facilities and settings. Administrative and patient support roles may be temporary or permanent in nature, whereas the majority of clinical, sales, supervisory and management roles our division recruits for are full-time and permanent in nature. Clinical and management roles are supported by our Central (Ontario) Clinical & Management team. Administrative and patient support roles in the GTA are supported by our Non-Clinical Healthcare recruitment experts based out of Mississauga.

The types of healthcare settings we support include, but are not limited to, hospitals, clinics of various types (including allied health clinics and medical/surgical clinics), digital health companies, specialty and retail pharmacies, health and medical devices companies, NFPs and health charities, senior living facilities and related. We support progressive employers in a variety of professional healthcare practice settings who are looking for fantastic healthcare-educated and experienced or healthcare-passionate candidates who are looking to build a career path in healthcare - like you!

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Our involvement in the direct-hire recruitment process does not affect candidate compensation in any way.


Why apply for this opportunity via Randstad Canada – what is the process?

When you apply for a career opportunity via Randstad Healthcare and you are selected to move ahead in the selection process, we will discuss the role with you prior to presenting your information to our client, to determine whether or not the role suits your needs on various levels. If there is a good fit between our client’s requirements and your background, and your career path/company culture ‘likes,’ then we will professionally represent your profile directly to the hiring manager. We help manage the recruitment process. We will get you timely feedback concerning your application so you know where you stand. If hired, you are our client’s employee from day one. Our involvement does not affect compensation in any way.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, and for taking the time to learn about Randstad Healthcare's professional recruitment services! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.