Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc.; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefit

Career growth and professional dev.

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Pharmasave Clark's in Simcoe, ON.

You will greet customers, assist with prescriptions, and support daily pharmacy operations while ensuring high-quality patient care and inventory management. Training is provided, with opportunities for career growth within Canada’s largest community pharmacy network.

Qualifications

• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset (on-the-job training provided).
• Experience in merchandising, retail, or cashiering is an asset.
• 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 pharmacy software (training provided).
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers.

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 supervision.
• 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 skills

Teamwork

Organization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Pharmacy assistant program (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

pharmacy software

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Pharmasave Clark's in Simcoe, ON.

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

Qualifications

• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset
• Previous experience within a pharmacy is an asset (on-the-job training will be provided)
• Experience in merchandising, retail, or cashiering is an asset
• 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 pharmacy software (training will be provided)
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development support

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays 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 Pharmacy is 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.