Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc.; Thompson; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefit

Career growth and professional dev.

Job summary

Clarke's Pharmacy in Thompson, Manitoba is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with patient-focused care.

The role involves prescription data entry, counting and labeling, greeting customers, handling insurance claims, and helping with daily operations while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements. Expect 40-hour work weeks with potential evenings or weekends and comprehensive health and dental benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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, labeling, 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Clarke's Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Thompson, Manitoba.

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 of 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy setting, with a foundational understanding of pharmacy operations and business practices.


• Highly skilled in the use of Kroll, with strong accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry.


• Demonstrates a solid understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes and clinical services flagging.


• 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:

• 40 hours per week (Full-time)


• The store operates Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


• Regular shifts will be scheduled within these hours, with occasional Saturday shifts required to support business needs.


• 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.