Care-Driven Compounding Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation

Career growth

Full-time schedule

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. in Burnaby, BC is hiring a full-time Compounding Pharmacy Assistant. You will prepare non-sterile compounded medications under supervision, weigh and mix ingredients, and operate compounding equipment in a lab setting.

The role requires attention to detail, mathematical accuracy, and the ability to follow SOPs and formulas. Evening/weekend shifts may be required to support operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy compounding laboratory is a strong asset.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Assistant program is preferred.
• Experience with non-sterile compounding techniques and customized dosage forms is an asset.
• Familiarity with PK Software or other compounding software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare non-sterile compounded medications under supervision of a pharmacist or technician.
• Weigh, measure, calculate, and prepare ingredients for compounded medications.
• Compound a variety of dosage forms (capsules, creams, ointments, gels, solutions, suspensions, suppositories).
• Operate compounding equipment (balances, mixers, capsule-filling machines, mills).
• Follow master formulation records, SOPs, and procedures; package and label preparations.
• Maintain a clean, compliant compounding environment and safety practices.
• Support quality assurance activities and equipment verification.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and technicians to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Pharmacy compounding

Non-sterile compounding

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy Assistant program

Tools

PK Software

Kroll software

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. in Burnaby, BC is hiring a full-time Compounding Pharmacy Assistant. You will prepare non-sterile compounded medications under supervision, weigh and mix ingredients, and operate compounding equipment in a lab setting.

The role requires attention to detail, mathematical accuracy, and the ability to follow SOPs and formulas. Evening/weekend shifts may be required to support operations and patient care.