Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Springhill; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A leading community pharmacy network in Springhill, Nova Scotia is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting pharmacists in patient care, managing prescriptions, and performing various clerical tasks. Candidates should have experience as a Pharmacy Assistant and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexibility in scheduling, requiring 10 to 20 hours per week, primarily during evenings and weekends, fostering a patient-first approach in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy is preferred.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Skilled in using Kroll and accurate in prescription data entry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift boxes occasionally.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in providing patient care.
• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally.
• Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions.
• Count, measure, and package medications as per protocols.
• Receive and stock medications, monitor inventory levels.
• Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy area.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with insurance claims.

Skills

Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Completion of pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Springhill Community Pharmacy is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Springhill, Nova Scotia.

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

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy witha preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is preferred.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry 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

• 10 to 20 hours per week (Part-time)
• The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Regular shifts will be scheduled within these hours, primarily during evenings and weekends.
• Some daytime availability is 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.