Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Store discount

Health and dental benefits

Career development support

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our Winnipeg, Manitoba team.

You will support pharmacists and technicians, handle prescription data entry, labeling and packaging, and help maintain accurate medication processes in a busy retail setting. The role offers a 40-hour work week, with shifts typically Monday through Saturday, and includes paid vacation, health and dental benefits, store discount, and opportunities for career development within Canada’s

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Assistant program is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and technicians in patient care.
• Greet customers and answer calls professionally.
• Enter, label and package prescriptions under supervision.
• Count, measure and package medications accurately.
• Receive, stock and audit inventory; rotate stock.
• Keep the area clean and dispose of expired meds safely.
• Assist with clerical tasks including filing, faxing and insurance claims.
• Support daily pharmacy operations.

Skills

Prescription data entry

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Regent Park Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Winnipeg, 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.
• Highly skilled in the use of Kroll, with strong accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry.
• 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.
• The regular shifts for this position are typically scheduled Monday through Saturday, between 9:0 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• 8-hour shift

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Store discount
• 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 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.