Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant - Term

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc.; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Career development support

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. is seeking a Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant for the Saskatoon fulfilment centre. This full-time role (Day Shift) supports pharmacists, handles dispensing tasks, and ensures accurate production and packaging.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) with one weekend shift per month, paid vacation, and comprehensive health and dental benefits as part of a growing national network of community pharmacies.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with previous experience in a pharmacy or production facility, including Pharmacy Assistant and Kroll experience
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Professional image, grooming, and a positive attitude with effective communication skills for interacting with customers and co-workers
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and image while meeting the requirements of the role
• Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record Check due to the sensitive nature of the position

Responsibilities

• Report to the Central Fill Manager and work under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Perform dispensing functions in compliance with provincial regulations and company standards, including assembling prescription medications, counting, labelling, and compounding prescriptions
• Prepare compliance packaging for LTC homes and operate automated packaging equipment
• Manage inventory, ordering, processing, and receiving materials to ensure production efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional workplace, and check packaging before delivery
• Conduct quality checks, identify production issues, and propose continuous improvement methods
• Ensure timely and accurate production processes, prepare production reports, and requisition supplies as needed
• Operate machinery aligned with the computer system and provide strategic solutions to meet production objectives
• Perform miscellaneous tasks to support the Store Operator, Pharmacist, and central fill operations

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Kroll experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Earl's Pharmacy (Fulfilment Centre Saskatoon) is looking for a full-time Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant (Day Shift) to join our teamin Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

This is an 18 to 24-month term position with the possibility of an extension.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Central Fill Manager and work under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Perform dispensing functions in compliance with provincial regulations and company standards, including assembling prescription medications, counting, labelling, and compounding prescriptions
• Prepare compliance packaging for LTC homes and operate automated packaging equipment
• Manage inventory, ordering, processing, and receiving materials to ensure production efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain a clean, neat, and professional workplace, and check packaging before delivery
• Conduct quality checks, identify production issues, and propose continuous improvement methods
• Ensure timely and accurate production processes, prepare production reports, and requisition supplies as needed
• Operate machinery aligned with the computer system and provide strategic solutions to meet production objectives
• Perform miscellaneous tasks to support the Store Operator, Pharmacist, and central fill operations

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with previous experience in a pharmacy or production facility, including Pharmacy Assistant and Kroll experience
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Professional image, grooming, and a positive attitude with effective communication skills for interacting with customers and co-workers
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and image while meeting the requirements of the role
• Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record Check due to the sensitive nature of the position

Schedule: (Day Shift)

• 40 hours per week.
• The regular schedule for this position will be Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• 8-hour shift
• This position requires working one weekend shift per month.
• Paid vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development support

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 delivering 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.