Pharmacy Assistant — Flexible Schedules & Local Impact

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Brooks; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing activities and pharmacy services in a community store. You will assist with prescription processing, customer service, and coordination with the pharmacist to ensure timely, accurate care for patients.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and professional communication while upholding privacy and safety standards in a busy retail pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and gather prescription information per standards.
• Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist and manage wait times.
• Maintain and operate the cash register and assist with payments.
• Assist in prescription workflow including data entry and labeling.
• Prepare prescriptions under pharmacist supervision and ensure accurate documentation.
• Support pharmacy operations and confidentiality as per standards.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

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 activities and pharmacy services in a community store. You will assist with prescription processing, customer service, and coordination with the pharmacist to ensure timely, accurate care for patients.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and professional communication while upholding privacy and safety standards in a busy retail pharmacy environment.