Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant - Evenings & Weekends

Colonial Group; Springhill; On-site; CAD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

Springhill Community Pharmacy is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant in Springhill, Nova Scotia. You will support pharmacists, greet customers, and assist with prescription entry, labeling and packaging under supervision.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. You will help with inventory, clerical tasks, and daily pharmacy operations, contributing to patient care in a welcoming community setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy is preferred.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Skilled in using Kroll and accurate prescription data entry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and ability to thrive in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in patient care.
• Greet customers and answer calls professionally.
• Assist with entering, labeling and packaging prescriptions under supervision.
• Count, measure, and package medications accurately per protocols.
• Receive and stock medications, monitor inventory, rotate stock, and help with audits.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of expired medications safely.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with insurance claims and transfers.
• Assist with daily operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Prescription data entry

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Flexibility

Inventory management

Education

Pharmacy assistant certificate

Tools

Kroll data entry

Job description

Springhill Community Pharmacy is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant in Springhill, Nova Scotia. You will support pharmacists, greet customers, and assist with prescription entry, labeling and packaging under supervision.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. You will help with inventory, clerical tasks, and daily pharmacy operations, contributing to patient care in a welcoming community setting.