Pharmacy Assistant: Local Care, Flexible Schedules, Growth

Shoppers Drug Mart; Richmond; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Richmond, BC, is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and pharmacy operations. You will assist in delivering pharmacy services and ensure high-quality customer care in a busy community setting.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to privacy standards, and close collaboration with licensed pharmacists to deliver timely service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma/certificate preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Good problem solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information according to Standards.
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries and set wait-time expectations.
• Assist pharmacist in prescription preparation and dispensing per standards.
• Adjudicate third party billing and manage related paperwork.
• Answer phones and coordinate with the pharmacist as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of customer information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma/certificate

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Richmond, BC, is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and pharmacy operations. You will assist in delivering pharmacy services and ensure high-quality customer care in a busy community setting.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to privacy standards, and close collaboration with licensed pharmacists to deliver timely service.