Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant — Patient Care & Inventory

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career growth support

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy, Lovell Drugs Grandview in Oshawa, Ontario, is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and technicians and deliver high-quality patient care. You will greet customers, assist with prescriptions, help with labeling and packaging, handle daily pharmacy operations, and contribute to inventory management.

Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is preferred
• Previous experience within a pharmacy is an asset (on-the-job training will be provided)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Kroll pharmacy software
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care
• Greet customers and answer phone calls in a professional manner
• Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician
• Accurately count, measure, and package medications according to established protocols
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments, monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and support inventory audits
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste in accordance with regulations
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and prescription transfers
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Stamina

Microsoft Office

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll Pharmacy Software

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy, Lovell Drugs Grandview in Oshawa, Ontario, is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and technicians and deliver high-quality patient care. You will greet customers, assist with prescriptions, help with labeling and packaging, handle daily pharmacy operations, and contribute to inventory management.

Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.