Local Pharmacy Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Loblaw Companies Limited; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 2,562,000 - 3,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and help maintain smooth daily operations. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and confidentiality within a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, prescription preparation, third-party processing, and coordinating with pharmacists. Training opportunities and a structured support network are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 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 customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
• Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times
• Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items
• Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements
• Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare and submit orders with the exception, of controlled drugs and narcotics
• Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts
• Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary
• Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Assist pharmacist in coordinating call backs
• Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services
• Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
• Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
• Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems

Skills

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Pharmacy experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and help maintain smooth daily operations. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and confidentiality within a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, prescription preparation, third-party processing, and coordinating with pharmacists. Training opportunities and a structured support network are available.