Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant in Brandon, MB to support pharmacists and technicians in delivering patient care. The role includes greeting customers, handling prescription data entry, and assisting with daily pharmacy operations.

Requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to stand for long periods; completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset; willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting is an asset
• Prescription data entry accuracy and efficiency
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift boxes occasionally
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in delivering patient care
• Greet customers and answer calls professionally
• Enter, label and package prescriptions under supervision
• Count, measure and package medications per protocols
• Receive, stock, rotate inventory and assist with audits
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of hazardous waste safely
• Perform clerical tasks including filing, faxing, scanning and insurance claims
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and other duties as assigned

Skills

Pharmacy communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Verbal and written English

Flexibility with hours

Prescription data entry

Ability to stand long periods

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

2425 Victoria Ave Unit C, Brandon, MB R7B 0M5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Pharmasave #478is looking for afull-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Brandon, Manitoba.

This is a 12-month term position with the potential for extension!

Patient Focused Care 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, labelling, 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

Qualifications

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

Schedule

• 40 hours per week (Full-time)
• The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• The regular shifts will be on weekdays, with occasional Saturday flexibility as needed

Who We Are

Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 300+ locations from coast to coast are united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Neighbourly Pharmacyis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

2425 Victoria Ave Unit C, Brandon, MB R7B 0M5, Canada