Pharmacy Assistant (Full -Time)

Murphy's Pharmacies; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Charlottetown seeks passionate Pharmacy Assistants to provide exceptional client care and support pharmacy operations. The role involves preparing prescriptions, managing inventory, and delivering high-quality healthcare services. Candidates should have a client-focused approach, attention to detail, and preferably experience in community pharmacy. Competitive compensation, including benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Pension plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Fitness membership

Discounts with local companies

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a team environment while providing exceptional care to clients.
• Dedicated to client care and making people's lives better.
• Previous community pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and packaging prescriptions under supervision.
• Greet and assist customers professionally.
• Manage inventory and track expiration dates.

Skills

Client service focus

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Passion for helping others

Job description

We Innovate so You Can Focus on Patient Care

Join Our Team at Murphy's Pharmacies!

At Murphy's Pharmacies, we’re redefining the role of independent community pharmacy in our healthcare system, and we’re looking for passionate Pharmacy Assistants to join our team and make our shared vision come to life!

We’ve been an island family‑owned and operated business for over 44 years, with locations across Prince Edward Island and beyond.

Re‑energize your professional career!

We Focus on Patient Care

• We’ve implemented central fill to process refills, built support teams that do prescription data entry and clinical validation, handle phone calls and schedule pharmacy services appointments. Pharmacy Assistants play a key role in client care in our pharmacies.

Work‑Life Balance

• We’re not open late or have extended hours on weekends, so our teams can enjoy everything that life has to offer on beautiful Prince Edward Island.

If you’re a like‑minded Pharmacy Assistant who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

What You Will Bring To The Team

Our team is client‑focused and believes in a high level of attention to detail, professionalism and discretion. We value diverse backgrounds and what that brings to our team and we want to hear more about what makes you unique.

In addition to what makes you unique, there are a few basics that we require for this role:

• You enjoy working in a team environment while providing exceptional care to clients.

• A passion for helping people in a healthcare environment.

Your Role

While we all collaborate to provide services to clients, we all play different roles to make this happen. You’ll contribute by:

1. Collaborating with other team members to provide timely high quality healthcare service delivery and exceptional client experience.
2. Having meticulous attention to detail in your work.
3. Being highly client service focused.

Prescription & Dispensing Support

• Prepare and package prescriptions under pharmacist and/or pharmacy technician supervision.

• Input accurate patient and prescription data into pharmacy software.

• Process refill requests and third‑party billing.

Client Service & Experience

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner and refer clinical questions to the pharmacist.

• Collect prescription information accurately.

• Handle cash and card transactions assist with product inquiries.

Inventory Management

• Receive, stock, and organize medications and health supplies.

• Track expiration dates and manage returns or waste in compliance with regulations.

• Monitor stock levels and help with order preparation.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain patient records and filing systems.

• Assist in managing faxes and coordinating follow‑ups.

You may be required to travel to other Murphy's Pharmacy locations within the Western area.

In addition to what makes you unique, there are a few basics that we require for this role:

• Previous community pharmacy experience is preferred.

• A passion for community pharmacy practice.

• Dedication to client care and making people’s lives better.

What We Offer

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes a pension plan, comprehensive health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Additionally, we provide a subsidised fitness membership and exclusive discounts with local companies, helping you save on meals, retail products, and home heating oil. Please note that the level of benefits will depend on whether your employment with us is on a temporary or permanent basis.

We may not be perfect, but we strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We’re proud to say that many of our team members have been with us for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and even 40 years.

Sound Interesting? Here’s The Next Step…

If this sounds like you and you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to hear from you!

Please attach a current resume and let us know why you would be a good fit.

Thank you for taking the time to review this opportunity and for considering us as part of your career journey.

We wish you all the best and appreciate your interest in joining the Murphy’s Pharmacies Team.