Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Plaster Rock; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaster Rock Pharmacy in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant for a 12-month term with the potential for extension. The role supports pharmacists and technicians, greets customers, and assists with prescription entry, labeling, and packaging under supervision.

The ideal candidate has retail pharmacy experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy is an asset.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.

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 supervision
• Accurately count, measure, and package medications according to established protocols
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments; monitor inventory levels
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and transfers
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Plaster Rock Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick.

This is a 12-month term position with the potential for extension!

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

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is an asset
• Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry is an asset.
• 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

• 32 to 40 hours per week (Full-time)
• The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• The regular shifts will be on weekdays, with occasional Saturday flexibility as needed

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.