Pharmacy Assistant: Dispensing & Patient Care

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Competitive pay

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Canada is hiring a pharmacy assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and help maintain day-to-day pharmacy operations. The role emphasizes superior customer service and accurate data entry, under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and preferably a Pharmacy Assistant diploma, with prior pharmacy experience valued. Flexible schedules and local store ownership support are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and collect prescription information.
• Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist and manage wait times.
• Handle cash register and assist in dispensing processes.
• Enter data for new prescriptions and process refills.
• Counsel customers per pharmacist guidance and maintain records.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Canada is hiring a pharmacy assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and help maintain day-to-day pharmacy operations. The role emphasizes superior customer service and accurate data entry, under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and preferably a Pharmacy Assistant diploma, with prior pharmacy experience valued. Flexible schedules and local store ownership support are highlighted.