Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

The Pharmacy Assistant supports pharmacists and technicians by managing prescription data entry, packaging medications, and maintaining inventory levels. They also provide professional customer service, handle clerical duties, and ensure the pharmacy environment remains clean and compliant with safety regulations.

Job details

Medi-Center Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Patient Focused Care Responsibilities: Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care Greet customers and answer phone calls in a professional manner Assist with entering, labelling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician Accurately count, measure, and package medications according to established protocols Receive and stock medication and supply shipments, monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and support inventory audits Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste in accordance with regulations Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and prescription transfers Assist with daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy setting. Highly skilled in the use of Kroll, with strong accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry. Demonstrates a solid understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes and clinical services flagging. Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Schedule: 40 hours per week. The store operates Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Shifts will be scheduled within these hours, and availability on both weekdays and weekends is required. Compensation & Benefits: Paid vacation Comprehensive health and dental benefits Opportunity for career growth and professional development support Who We Are: Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 300+ locations from coast to coast are united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals. Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

What you’ll do

The Pharmacy Assistant supports pharmacists and technicians by managing prescription data entry, packaging medications, and maintaining inventory levels. They also provide professional customer service, handle clerical duties, and ensure the pharmacy environment remains clean and compliant with safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1 to 3 years of experience in a retail pharmacy setting and proficiency with Kroll software. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends are required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation • Comprehensive health benefits • Dental benefits • Career growth opportunities • Professional development support

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Kroll
• Prescription data entry
• Pharmacare billing
• Insurance billing
• Inventory management
• Patient care
• Clerical tasks
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Pharmacy Operations
• Inventory Monitoring
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Pharmacy Experience
• Patient-Centered Care
• Auditing
• Billing
• Clerical Works
• Communication
• Data Entry
• Packaging And Labeling
• Medical Prescription
• Telephone Skills
• Stock Rotation
• Filing
• Greeting Customers
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacy Aide
• Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
• Pharmacy Aides