Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Regina; On-site; CAD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Pharmasave #421 in Regina, SK, is seeking a casual Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists in delivering patient-centered care. You will greet customers, handle prescription data entry under supervision, stock shelves, and assist with daily operations while maintaining a clean, compliant pharmacy environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of retail pharmacy experience, is detail oriented, communicates well, and can work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years in a retail pharmacy setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in delivering patient care.
• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally.
• Assist with entering, labeling and packaging prescriptions under supervision.
• Count, measure and package medications per established protocols.
• Receive and stock medication, monitor inventory and rotate stock.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of expired medications safely.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with insurance claims and transfers.
• Support daily pharmacy operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kroll data entry

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmasave #421 is looking for a casual Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Regina, 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.
• 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

• 0 to 15 hours per week (Casual)
• The store operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Candidates must be flexible with their availability, as shifts will primarily include evenings and weekends, with some daytime availability also required.

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.