Pharmacy Assistant

Sandstone Pharmacies McKenzie Lake is looking for an experienced full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. 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 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business. Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset. Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry, is considered 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: Regular shifts are scheduled Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 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.

The Pharmacy Assistant will support pharmacists and technicians in providing high-quality patient care, including prescription processing and inventory management. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean pharmacy environment and performing essential clerical duties such as filing and insurance claims processing.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting. Proficiency with Kroll software and completion of a pharmacy assistant program are considered strong assets.

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

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pharmacy operations
• Prescription data entry
• Kroll software
• Patient care
• Inventory management
• Customer service
• Clerical tasks
• Insurance claims
• Prescription transfers
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Minimum education

Trade certificate

Minimum experience

2+ years