Pharmacy Assistant

Colonial Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Store discount

Comprehensive health and dental benefi

Job summary

Regent Park Pharmacy in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. You will support pharmacists in dispensing, labeling, and patient care, while greeting customers and handling calls in a professional manner.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include vacation, store discount, and health/dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift boxes as needed.

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 supervision.
• Count, measure, and package medications according to established protocols.
• Receive and stock medication and supplies; monitor inventory levels.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of expired medications safely.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Pharmacy assistant program (asset)

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 9:00 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 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.