Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Martensville; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pharmasave #466 in Martensville, Saskatchewan is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and technicians in delivering high-quality patient care.

You will greet customers, assist with prescription data entry using Kroll, and help with labeling, packaging, and insurance claims while performing daily pharmacy operations. The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and technicians in providing high-quality patient care
• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally
• Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under supervision
• Accurately count, measure, and package medications per protocols
• Receive and stock medication and supplies, monitor inventory
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and manage waste per regulations
• Perform clerical tasks including filing, faxing, scanning, and insurance claims
• Assist with daily operations and other duties as assigned

Skills

Kroll

Pharmacy operations

Pharmacare billing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmasave #466 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Martensville, Saskatchewan.

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

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy setting, with a foundational understanding of pharmacy operations and business practices.
• Highly skilled in the use of Kroll, with strong accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes and clinical services flagging.
• 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

• 40 hours per week (Full‑time)
• The standard shifts for this role vary and may be scheduled between Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) may be scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work any of these shifts as required.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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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