Community Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Care & Dispensing

Loblaw Companies Limited; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Ontario is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and maintain operations to the standards of practice. You will greet customers, gather prescription info, and help ensure accurate data entry.

The role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and collaboration with the pharmacist, including handling third-party billing, returning calls, and assisting with prescription preparation under company guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma or credential is preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities are essential.
• Detail-oriented with good problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information according to Standards.
• Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist and ensure confidentiality.
• Assist in prescription preparation and data entry for new and refill orders.
• Adjudicate third party billing and manage related accounts, as applicable.
• Maintain cash register operations and assist with general administration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma in Pharmacy Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Ontario is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and maintain operations to the standards of practice. You will greet customers, gather prescription info, and help ensure accurate data entry.

The role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and collaboration with the pharmacist, including handling third-party billing, returning calls, and assisting with prescription preparation under company guidelines.