Pharmacy Assistant - FT

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pharmasave #406 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and staff in delivering patient-focused care. The role involves greeting customers, data entry, prescription packaging, inventory management, and clerical support to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of retail pharmacy experience, proficiency with Kroll, and strong communication skills; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting.
• Proficient with Kroll for prescription data entry.
• Understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes.
• Pharmacy assistant program completion is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Flexibility

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development support

Who We Are

Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada's largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 300+ locations from coast to coast are united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy's tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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