Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The role involves supporting pharmacists in delivering high-quality patient care, managing prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy operations.

Candidates should have 1-3 years of pharmacy assistant experience, proficiency with Kroll, and excellent communication skills. This position requires flexible availability for 22.5 hours per week, primarily during weekdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy.
• Proficiency with Kroll and accuracy in prescription data entry is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high‑quality patient care.
• Greet customers and assist with entering prescriptions.
• Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy area.

Skills

Customer service

Prescription data entry

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmasave #444 Idylwyld is looking for a part‑time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Saskatoon, 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 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business.
• Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry, is considered 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

• 22.50 hours per week (Part‑time)
• The typical shifts for this position are Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Candidates should have open availability and be flexible to work three shifts per week, with each shift consisting of 7.5 hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.