Pharmacy Assistant — Flexible Schedules & Patient Care

Shoppers Drug Mart; Quebec; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist with pharmacy services, and help maintain the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, while delivering superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

The role emphasizes accurate prescription data entry, coordination with pharmacists, and adherence to confidentiality and privacy requirements in a local Pharmaprix store setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask are essential.
• Good problem solving and attention to detail are important for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and collect prescription information per standards.
• Assist in prescription processing and preparation according to SOPs.
• Adjudicate third-party billing and manage pharmacy communications.
• Answer phone calls and refer complex inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Maintain documentation and filing per Pharmacy Standards of Practice.
• Support counseling and patient privacy requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist with pharmacy services, and help maintain the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, while delivering superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

The role emphasizes accurate prescription data entry, coordination with pharmacists, and adherence to confidentiality and privacy requirements in a local Pharmaprix store setting.