Pharmacy Assistant: Customer Service & Dispensing Support

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Melfort; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in delivering pharmacy services, and help maintain pharmacy operations. The role focuses on accurate data entry, patient care, and efficient workflow within the store’s pharmacy.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma; a Pharmacy Assistant diploma is preferred, with prior pharmacy experience advantageous. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing prescriptions and overall pharmacy operations.
• Greet customers and collect prescription information, ensuring privacy standards.
• Adjudicate third party billing and manage associated documentation.
• Enter data for new prescriptions and manage refill requests.
• Package, label, and count prescriptions accurately following standards.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in delivering pharmacy services, and help maintain pharmacy operations. The role focuses on accurate data entry, patient care, and efficient workflow within the store’s pharmacy.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma; a Pharmacy Assistant diploma is preferred, with prior pharmacy experience advantageous. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.