Pharmacy Assistant - Flexible Schedules & Community Care

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Almonte; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing, customer service, and pharmacy operations. You will work under the pharmacist, assist with processing prescriptions, and ensure accurate documentation and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with potential for flexible schedules and career development within the national brand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Experience in a pharmacy or customer service environment is an asset.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Greet customers and collect information per standards; refer clinical questions to pharmacist.
• Handle administration: process prescriptions, third party billing, and data entry.
• Support workflow: count, package, label, and maintain records in pharmacy systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and operate cash register with accuracy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing, customer service, and pharmacy operations. You will work under the pharmacist, assist with processing prescriptions, and ensure accurate documentation and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with potential for flexible schedules and career development within the national brand.