Pharmacy Assistant - FT

Steinbachonline; Swift Current; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Career growth and development support

Job summary

Pharmasave #406 in Swift Current, SK, is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant. You will support pharmacists, greet customers, and handle prescription entry, labeling and packaging under supervision. The position requires 1–3 years in retail pharmacy, strong data entry (Kroll), and knowledge of Pharmacare billing.

Expect a collaborative team environment, health benefits, and opportunities for growth. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed, with a 40-hour workweek and standard

Qualifications

• 1–3 years retail pharmacy experience as Pharmacy Assistant
• Strong data entry accuracy using Kroll
• Understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care
• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally
• Enter, label, and package prescriptions under supervision
• Accurately count, measure, and package medications per protocols
• Receive, stock, rotate, and audit inventory
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of expired meds safely
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with insurance claims and transfers
• Support daily pharmacy operations and other duties as assigned

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmasave #406 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

Patient Focused Care Responsibilities:

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care
• Greet customers and answer phone calls in a professional manner
• Assist with entering, labelling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician
• Accurately count, measure, and package medications according to established protocols
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments, monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and support inventory audits
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste in accordance with regulations
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and prescription transfers
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy setting, with a foundational understanding of pharmacy operations and business practices.
• Highly skilled in the use of Kroll, with strong accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes and clinical services flagging.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week (Full-time)
• The store operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule, including opening, closing, and weekend shifts, as needed to meet business requirements.
• Paid vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development support

While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.