Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

The Pharmacy Assistant will support pharmacists and technicians by accurately processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean pharmacy environment. They are also responsible for providing professional customer service, handling clerical duties, and assisting with insurance claims.

Job details

Pharmasave #400 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Prince Albert-Central Ave, 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, with a foundational understanding of pharmacy operations and business practices. Highly skilled in the use of Kroll, with strong accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry. 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 is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This role requires working one (1) Saturday shift each month. 8-hour shift Compensation & Benefits: Paid vacation Store discount 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 will support pharmacists and technicians by accurately processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean pharmacy environment. They are also responsible for providing professional customer service, handling clerical duties, and assisting with insurance claims.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1 to 3 years of retail pharmacy experience and proficiency in Kroll software for data entry. Strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to perform physical tasks like standing and lifting are required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation • Store discount • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Career growth support • Professional development support

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Kroll
• Prescription data entry
• Patient care
• Inventory management
• Clerical tasks
• Insurance claims
• Prescription transfers
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Pharmacy Operations
• Inventory Monitoring
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Pharmacy Experience
• Patient-Centered Care
• Auditing
• 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