Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy in Chilliwack, British Columbia, is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to support patient-focused care by assisting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with various tasks. Ideal candidates should have experience in a retail pharmacy, proficiency with Kroll, and strong communication skills. The position offers 24 hours per week, scheduled over three days, with flexible hours required, including evenings and weekends. Join Canada’s largest network of community pharmacies dedicated to outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy is preferred.
• Proficiency with Kroll is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in providing high-quality patient care.
• Assist in packaging prescriptions under supervision.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Prescription Data Entry

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Completion of pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmasave Health Centre #207 is looking for a part‑time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

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 preferred.
• Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry, is considered 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

• This position offers 24 hours per week, scheduled across three (3) days per week.
• The store operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Regular shifts will be scheduled within these operating hours, and availability to work Saturdays is required.

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.

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