Pharmacy Assistant

Pattison Food Group; Sidney; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team member discounts

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Education reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save-On-Foods in Sidney, BC is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacy team in delivering patient-centered care and community-focused service. You will input prescriptions, handle refill requests, and help with stock management and billing processes.

The role requires completion of an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program or at least 2 years of dispensary experience, plus strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
• A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescriptions and refill requests, input patient data into the system.
• Perform all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry checks, and billing corrections.
• Adhere to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
• Communicate allergy interactions and relevant billing information to the pharmacist.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

As a valued member of an innovative Western Canadian company, our pharmacy teams are passionate about helping our customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles by delivering quality, patient‑centred care. Become an integral part of your community, where your commitment to healthy living makes a difference every day. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save‑On‑Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our location in Sidney, BC.

You will be responsible for:

• Receiving written prescriptions and written or verbal refill requests.
• Inputting all patient and prescription information into the computer.
• Performing all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry date checks, balance owing and inventory corrections.
• Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
• Communicating allergy interaction and relevant billing information to the pharmacist.

You have:

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
• A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Here are some of the perks we have to offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:

$19.00 - $23.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer‑focused individual, we would love to hear from you.

As a community‑focused retailer, we offer great career opportunities in a fast‑paced, exciting environment, while providing ongoing training to invest in our team members so they can develop and achieve their goals.

If you are a positive, customer‑focused individual, we would love to hear from you.