Pharmacy Assistant

Save-On-Foods; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team discounts

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Kelowna, BC is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant at Lakeshore Centre to support our pharmacy team and help customers lead healthier lives.

You will receive prescriptions, input patient data, manage stock and billing, and assist the pharmacist while delivering excellent service in a team‑oriented environment.

The position offers benefits, educational reimbursement, and opportunities to learn and grow in a community-focused company.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receiving written prescriptions and written or verbal refill requests.
• Inputting all patient and prescription information into the computer.
• Performing all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry date checks, balance owing and inventory corrections.
• Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
• Communicating allergy interaction and relevant billing information to the pharmacist.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Work ethic

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

2 years dispensary experience

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

As a valued member of an innovative Western Canadian company, our pharmacy teams are passionate about helping our customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles by delivering quality, patient-centred care. Become an integral part of your community, where your commitment to healthy living makes a difference every day. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Lakeshore Centre location in Kelowna, BC.

You will be responsible for:

• Receiving written prescriptions and written or verbal refill requests.
• Inputting all patient and prescription information into the computer.
• Performing all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry date checks, balance owing and inventory corrections.
• Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
• Communicating allergy interaction and relevant billing information to the pharmacist.

You have:

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
• A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Here are some of the perks we have to offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:

$19.00 - $23.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.