Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with patient care, prescription processing, medication packaging, and daily pharmacy operations. Assist customers, manage inventory, maintain a clean and organized pharmacy, and complete clerical tasks.

Job details

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Yukon IDA Pharmacy in Whitehorse, YT. 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 pharmacy software (training will be provided) 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: Store hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 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

Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with patient care, prescription processing, medication packaging, and daily pharmacy operations. Assist customers, manage inventory, maintain a clean and organized pharmacy, and complete clerical tasks.

Requirements

Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is preferred, and previous pharmacy experience is an asset; on-the-job training will be provided. Candidates should have strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and pharmacy software, and the ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift boxes or containers.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care Support
• Customer Service
• Prescription Entry
• Medication Labeling And Packaging
• Medication Counting And Measuring
• Inventory Management
• Stock Rotation
• Pharmacy Operations
• Clerical Administration
• Insurance Claims
• Prescription Transfers
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Microsoft Office
• Inventory Monitoring
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Patient-Centered Care
• Auditing
• Clerical Works
• Packaging And Labeling
• Medical Prescription
• Telephone Skills
• Filing
• Greeting Customers
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

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