Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Langford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Career growth

Job summary

A leading pharmacy network is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their Victoria location. In this role, you will support pharmacists in providing patient care, assist with prescription processing, and ensure a clean pharmacy environment. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a retail setting, possesses strong communication and organizational skills, and is knowledgeable in Kroll. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in providing high-quality patient care.
• Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, and scanning.
• Count, measure, and package medications accurately.
• Maintain inventory and assist with stock audits.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of waste properly.
• Perform clerical tasks including filing, scanning, and insurance claims.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Data entry accuracy

Communication

Education

Completion of a pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at I.D.A. Forbes Pharmacy-Millstream in Victoria, 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, 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

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry.
• 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 (Full-time)
• The store operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Scheduled shifts will fall within these hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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 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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