Pharmacy Assistant II - PT

Sobeys; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer seeks a Pharmacy Assistant in Langley, British Columbia. The role involves processing prescriptions and providing exceptional patient-centered care. Ideal candidates have a Pharmacy Assistant Diploma or equivalent retail pharmacy experience. Join the team for competitive compensation and work-life flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation

Flexible work-life arrangements

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognised post-secondary institute preferred.
• Will consider 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy experience in lieu of diploma.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process customer transactions for prescriptions.
• Understand and promote pharmacy programs.
• Assist pharmacist with dispensary tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Customer service skills

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: 192981
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Part‑Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Langley
Location: 4912 Langley Fraser Crossing Pharmacy
Postal Code: V3A 4G7

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast‑to‑coast. Whether it’s your first job or you’re ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Ready to Make an impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well‑being of individuals and families in our communities. You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient‑centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Prescription assembly and data entry:

• Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
• Receiving in‑person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
• Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
• Scheduling professional clinical services
• Behind‑the‑counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tallman lettering, manual third parties
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope

What you have to offer:

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognised post‑secondary institute
• Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy experience in lieu of certificate in some provinces
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi‑task and work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

What we have to offer:

• A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location
• Flexible work‑life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $19.00–$23.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.