Pharmacy Assistant: Flexible, Patient-Focused Support

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; 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 daily pharmacy operations. You will contribute to superior, timely customer service and ensure compliance with privacy and standards.

The role involves data entry, prescription preparation, and coordination with the pharmacist for clinical inquiries, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; a Pharmacy Assistant credential is preferred.
• Experience in pharmacy operations and customer service is valued.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a busy setting.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and collect prescription information.
• Assist pharmacists with prescription preparation and data entry.
• Direct clinical inquiries to the pharmacist and manage wait times.
• Handle cash register in the dispensary and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Process prescription orders, third-party adjudication, and faxes according to SOPs.
• Support administering workflow and ensure accuracy of labeling and packaging.

Skills

High School Diploma

Pharmacy assistant course

Pharmacy experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy Assistant certificate

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in delivering pharmacy services, and help maintain daily pharmacy operations. You will contribute to superior, timely customer service and ensure compliance with privacy and standards.

The role involves data entry, prescription preparation, and coordination with the pharmacist for clinical inquiries, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in a community setting.