Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Career growth & development

Job summary

Medi-Center Pharmacy is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. This full-time position supports pharmacists and technicians and provides high-quality patient care in a retail setting.

You will greet customers, assist with prescriptions, manage inventory, and help with daily operations. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends may be required, with opportunities for growth and development within Neighbourly Pharmacy network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience as Pharmacy Assistant in retail.
• Proficient with Kroll and accurate prescription data entry.
• Understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in patient care.
• Greet customers and handle phone calls professionally.
• Enter, label, and package prescriptions under supervision.
• Count, measure, and package medications per established protocols.
• Receive, stock, and rotate medication and supplies; assist audits.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean; dispose of expired medications safely.
• Perform clerical tasks (filing, faxing, scanning) and assist with insurance claims.
• Assist daily operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prescription data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll system

Job description

Medi-Center Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Prince Albert, 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.
• 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.
• The store operates Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Shifts will be scheduled within these hours, and availability on both weekdays and weekends is 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.

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