Pharmacy Assistant: Flexible Schedules & Local Ownership

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. invites applications for a Pharmacy Assistant role in Burnaby, BC. You will assist in dispensing prescriptions, support the pharmacist, and provide courteous, accurate customer service while maintaining privacy and regulatory compliance.

The position involves data entry, prescription processing, and front-end duties in a busy, community-focused store. Training through Academy and flexible scheduling are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Pharmacy experience preferred; ability to assist pharmacists.
• Strong organizational, data-entry and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, gather prescription information and ensure accuracy.
• Assist pharmacist with prescription processing and counseling referrals.
• Adjudicate third-party billing and manage pharmacy documentation.
• Handle cash register operations and maintain confidentiality.
• Process prescription orders and ensure proper labeling and packaging.
• Support call-backs and coordinate communication with patients.
• File completed documentation per Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

Skills

High organization

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. invites applications for a Pharmacy Assistant role in Burnaby, BC. You will assist in dispensing prescriptions, support the pharmacist, and provide courteous, accurate customer service while maintaining privacy and regulatory compliance.

The position involves data entry, prescription processing, and front-end duties in a busy, community-focused store. Training through Academy and flexible scheduling are available.