Pharmacy Assistant - Flexible Hours & Local Ownership

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and pharmacy operations. You will assist with data entry, prescription processing, and customer service while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes customer care, adherence to Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and collaboration with Pharmacists to ensure timely service and quality care for patients in the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred.
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries and set realistic wait times
• Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items
• Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist
• Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
• Assist pharmacist in coordinating calls backs and filing documentation

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and pharmacy operations. You will assist with data entry, prescription processing, and customer service while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes customer care, adherence to Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and collaboration with Pharmacists to ensure timely service and quality care for patients in the community.