Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Melfort; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Career development

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy in Melfort, SK is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. You will work 40 hours per week, assisting pharmacists and technicians, entering prescriptions, stocking medications, and handling clerical tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

We value accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a team. Flexible hours including weekends are required; we offer paid vacation, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting preferred.
• Proficient in prescription data entry with accuracy.
• Knowledge of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Assistant program is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift boxes as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care.
• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally.
• Enter, label, and package prescriptions under supervision.
• Accurately count, measure, and package medications.
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments; rotate stock; support inventory audits.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of expired medications safely.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and transfers.
• Support daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy assistant program completion

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmasave #428 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Melfort, 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 is preferred.
• 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)
• Regular shifts are scheduled Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Candidates should be flexible and available to work shifts within these hours.

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.

While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.