Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Regina; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing community pharmacy is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Regina, Saskatchewan. The role involves supporting pharmacists in delivering high-quality patient care, managing prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy operations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers competitive compensation with health and dental benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in providing high-quality patient care.
• Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assisting with insurance claims.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kroll

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for an experienced Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Queen City Wellness Pharmacy in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Are you a skilled Pharmacy Assistant passionate about patient education and care?

Queen City Wellness Pharmacy, located on the edge of Regina’s downtown, serves as a safe haven, clinical-focused healthcare hub for diverse communities. With no retail front-shop, the focus is entirely on clinical services and connection. Join our team and help create a safe space that rebuilds trust in healthcare.

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
• Independent complex order entry, address insurance claims and billing issues, flag concerns to pharmacists, and ensure accurate paperwork submission.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste according to 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 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy witha preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in advanced skills (e.g., Compounding, compliance packaging, OAT).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pharmacy software Kroll is an asset.
• 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 is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend as needed.
  
  

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 Pharmacyis 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.

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