Pharmacy Assistant

Shoppers Drug Mart; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Perth, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for students looking to gain experience in a professional pharmacy setting, working afternoons and weekends. Responsibilities include preparing prescriptions, supporting patient care, and ensuring organized workstations. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail and good communication skills, with previous pharmacy experience being an asset.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible and varied schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• A positive, cooperative attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and stay accurate under pressure.
• Clear communication skills with both the team and patients.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with blister packs, compounds, and temperature-sensitive items.
• Keep workstations and shelves organized and stocked.
• Support prescription file management and other routine pharmacy tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow up on minor issues when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

We are looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Shoppers Drug Mart in Perth. This role is ideal for a student who wants to gain experience in a pharmacy setting and is available to work afternoons and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently
• Assist with blister packs, compounds, and temperature-sensitive items
• Keep workstations and shelves organized and stocked
• Support prescription file management and other routine pharmacy tasks
• Work closely with the pharmacy team to ensure smooth patient care
• Provide excellent customer service and follow up on minor issues when needed

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• A positive, cooperative attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and stay accurate under pressure
• Clear communication skills with both the team and patients
• Previous pharmacy or health-care experience is an asset, but not required
• This role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, work alongside supportive pharmacists, and make a difference in our community.

Benefits & Workplace

• Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network; work for a local business owner with the support of a national brand
• Purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy
• Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community
• Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities
• We uphold laws as part of our Code of Conduct, reinforcing what customers and stakeholders expect of us

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