Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Englehart; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Rx Drug Mart in Englehart, Ontario is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists, greet customers, and assist with prescriptions. You will enter data, package medications, manage inventory, and handle clerical tasks in a team-focused environment.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Prior retail pharmacy experience and a pharmacy assistant program are assets. Neighbourly Pharmacy network support is provided in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting is an asset.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in patient care.
• Greet customers and answer calls professionally.
• Enter, label, and package prescriptions under supervision.
• Count, measure, and package medications accurately.
• Receive, stock shipments, and manage inventory.
• Keep the area clean and dispose of expired meds per regulations.
• Handle clerical tasks and assist with insurance claims and transfers.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Flexibility in hours

Education

Pharmacy assistant program (asset)

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Rx Drug Mart is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Englehart, Ontario.

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

• The store is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work both daytime and evening shifts as needed to support business operations.

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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