Pharmacy Assistant - FT

Steinbachonline; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Career growth & development support

Job summary

Pharmasave #406 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support pharmacists, assist with prescriptions, and help maintain inventory in a busy retail pharmacy.

The position requires 1–3 years of experience or a completed pharmacy assistant program, strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting.
• Proficient in prescription data entry using Kroll.
• Knowledge of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift boxes occasionally.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing patient care.
• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally.
• Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under supervision.
• Count, measure, and package medications per established protocols.
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments; monitor inventory.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of expired meds safely.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with insurance claims and transfers.
• Assist with daily operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

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.