Community Pharmacy Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and help maintain store operations. You will prioritize customer service and work under pharmacist supervision in a community pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, data entry, third-party billing support, and ensuring privacy compliance while delivering timely, friendly service to customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
• Assist pharmacist with prescription preparation and data entry
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy requirements
• Assist with administration and prescription workflow per SOPs

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to detail

Previous Pharmacy Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma (preferred)

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and help maintain store operations. You will prioritize customer service and work under pharmacist supervision in a community pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, data entry, third-party billing support, and ensuring privacy compliance while delivering timely, friendly service to customers.