Part-time Pharmacy Assistant

New Horizon Co-op; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local co-operative in Grande Prairie is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy operations. You'll ensure prescriptions are accurate, assist pharmacists, and manage inventory. Ideal candidates will have retail pharmacy experience, excellent customer service skills, and a diploma in a related field. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of the pharmacy team.
• Professional & caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assess prescriptions to ensure they are current, complete, and authentic.
• Gather information and input data to assist pharmacists.
• Manage prescription and OTC inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

College diploma in Pharmacy Assistant program

Certificate in related field

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Salary : 20.60 - 28.12

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Part-time Pharmacy Assistant at our Downtown Food Store in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This position offers approximately 24-40 hours per week.

Who we are :

Co-op does business differently. As a co‑operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

What you’ll do :

• Assess prescriptions to ensure they are current, complete, and authentic
• Gather information and input data to assist pharmacists in their clinical assessment
• Maintain record-keeping requirements and protocols in accordance with the Alberta College of Pharmacy and Health Canada
• Maintain proper drug storage and security
• Be familiar with third‑party adjudication and related problem‑solving abilities
• Answer questions from patients within the scope of a pharmacy assistant and escalating questions to qualified team members when appropriate
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals where appropriate
• Manage prescription and OTC inventory, including daily drug orders through preferred supplier(s)
• Efficiently prepare prescription products (counting, packaging, labeling, etc.)
• Handle duties related to prescription drop‑off and pick‑up (e.g., cash register) and managing prescription delivery services
• Respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients

Why it matters :

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member‑owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are :

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a retail pharmacy environment is preferred
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of the pharmacy team
• Professional & caring attitude and attention to detail
• Provide excellent customer experience
• College diploma in Pharmacy Assistant program or certificate in related field is an asset
• Kroll experience is an asset

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer‑contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co‑op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.