Pharmacy Assistant - Flexible Scheduling & Patient Care

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Nova Scotia is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and assist in delivering pharmacy services.

You will work under supervision to ensure accurate data entry, proper labeling, and timely customer service in a community pharmacy setting. The role emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and collaborative work with pharmacists and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information per Standards.
• Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Process prescriptions and handle third-party billing.
• Maintain confidentiality and cash control in the dispensary.
• Assist with prescription entry and labeling per standards.
• File documentation according to Pharmacy Standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Nova Scotia is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and assist in delivering pharmacy services.

You will work under supervision to ensure accurate data entry, proper labeling, and timely customer service in a community pharmacy setting. The role emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and collaborative work with pharmacists and staff.