Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

The Pharmacy Assistant supports pharmacists and technicians in providing high-quality patient care by managing prescriptions, inventory, and daily operations. Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing insurance claims, and maintaining a clean, organized pharmacy environment.

Job details

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Port City Pharmacy in Saint John, New Brunswick. 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, labeling, 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: Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is preferred Previous experience within a pharmacy is an asset (on-the-job training will be provided) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Kroll pharmacy software Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Compensation & Benefits: Competitive wages 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 in providing high-quality patient care by managing prescriptions, inventory, and daily operations. Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing insurance claims, and maintaining a clean, organized pharmacy environment.

Requirements

Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is preferred, though on-the-job training is provided for candidates with strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Kroll software is required, along with the ability to stand for long periods.

Benefits

• Paid vacation • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Professional development support

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Pharmacy Operations · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pharmacy operations
• Patient care
• Prescription processing
• Inventory management
• Customer service
• Clerical tasks
• Kroll pharmacy software
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Professionalism
• Auditing
• Clerical Works
• Medical Prescription
• Packaging And Labeling
• Telephone Skills
• Filing
• Greeting Customers
• Stock Rotation
• Patient-Centered Care
• Inventory Monitoring
• Pharmacy Operations

Job areas

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