Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. You will support pharmacists, greet customers, and help with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role involves inventory management, clerical tasks, and contributing to daily pharmacy operations. The position offers a 40-hour workweek with a schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous central fill pharmacy experience and knowledge of Synmed and Pacmed are preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy witha preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is preferred.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry.
• Experience with Pacmed and Synmed systems is considered 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

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

Skills

Central fill experience

Retail pharmacy experience

Team oriented

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stand for long periods

Flexible hours

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Synmed

Pacmed

Kroll

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Sandstone Pharmacies Enhanced Care Solutions is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Calgary, Alberta.

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

• Previous central fill pharmacy experience and knowledge of Synmed and Pacmed are preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy witha preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is preferred.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry.
• Experience with Pacmed and Synmed systems is considered 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.
• The position operates seven days a week, including weekends, on a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend required.
• Shift times are 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development support

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.