Pharmacy Assistant

Science&Humans; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Science & Humans in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacist in accurate preparation, dispensing, and sale of prescriptions. The role involves direct patient interaction, prescription processing, inventory management, and administrative tasks in compliance with provincial regulations.

You will handle prescription intake, entry into Kroll, POS transactions, labeling, and packaging while maintaining patient confidentiality and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours, which may include days, evenings, night shifts, and weekends.
• All qualified applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Always provide exceptional customer service to clients.
• Receive prescriptions, retrieve completed prescriptions, and handle prescription entry into Kroll.
• Process point-of-sale transactions.
• Enter and update patient notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete prescription preparation by pouring, counting, packaging, and labeling as necessary.
• Process and bill prescriptions, including troubleshooting adjudication and insurance claim issues.
• Order, receive, tag, stock, and rotate prescription drugs and pharmacy supplies in accordance with storage standards and safety procedures.
• Order, receive, tag, and stock over-the-counter merchandise in line with department merchandising plans.
• Arrange delivery of prescriptions as required.
• Liaise with healthcare providers to ensure accuracy and completeness of prescription information.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy area, including routine cleaning tasks and waste handling.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Follow all safety, security, and confidentiality policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Tools

Kroll

POS system

Job description

About Science & Humans

Science & Humans is a first-of-its-kind platform transforming how individuals fulfill their hormone and wellness needs, serving both B2C clients and B2B employer partners across Canada.

Role Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant supports the pharmacist in the accurate preparation, dispensing, and sale of prescription medications while providing efficient, courteous service to patients. This role involves direct patient interaction, prescription processing, inventory management, and administrative support, in compliance with provincial regulations and internal policies.

Role Responsibilities

In this exciting role you will be responsible for:

• Always provide exceptional customer service to clients.
• Receive prescriptions, retrieve completed prescriptions, and handle prescription entry into Kroll.
• Process point-of-sale transactions.
• Enter and update patient notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete prescription preparation by pouring, counting, packaging, and labeling as necessary.
• Process and bill prescriptions, including troubleshooting adjudication and insurance claim issues.
• Order, receive, tag, stock, and rotate prescription drugs and pharmacy supplies in accordance with storage standards and safety procedures.
• Order, receive, tag, and stock over-the-counter merchandise in line with department merchandising plans.
• Arrange delivery of prescriptions as required.
• Liaise with healthcare providers to ensure accuracy and completeness of prescription information.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy area, including routine cleaning tasks and waste handling.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Follow all safety, security, and confidentiality policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours, which may include days, evenings, night shifts, and weekends.
• All qualified applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada are welcome to apply.

Science & Humans is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.