Pharmacy Student
Costco View all jobs
- St. John's, NL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Answers and triages member phone calls and directs members to product location.
- Collects the appropriate patient information and inputs prescriptions into the pharmacy software system accurately and efficiently under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Fills prescriptions by retrieving stock bottles, counting medications, labeling under the pharmacist’s supervision. Follows safety and security procedures at all times while completing these duties.
- Alerts the pharmacist when necessary such as in cases of drug interactions or patient concerns
- Complies with provincial regulations regarding the role of the pharmacy student and maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Follows Costco pharmacy’s policies and procedures
- Assist patients at the counter, retrieves prescriptions and processes register transactions as per the provided procedures. Provides prompt and courteous patient service.
- Communicates with patients regarding OTC products and answers questions under the supervision of the pharmacist and knows when to refer to the pharmacist when appropriate.
- Depending on the competency level and provincial regulation, pharmacy student provides prescription counseling education under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.
- Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the pharmacist in performing medication review services.
- Helps pharmacy staff stock drugs, supplies and OTC merchandise.
- Works with the pharmacist to develop and implement plans to recruit and successfully run Costco Pharmacy’s Health Promotion clinics.
- Works with pharmacy staff to keep the pharmacy clean and well organized.
- Assists in other areas as necessary and under the direction of the pharmacist.