Pharmacy Assistant — Local Impact, Flexible Hours

Shoppers Drug Mart; Port Hawkesbury; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible and varied schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and help maintain operations per Pharmacy Standards of Practice. You will deliver friendly, timely service and protect patient confidentiality while working with a designated pharmacist.

Responsibilities include data entry, prescription preparation, call-backs, and supporting administration. Prior pharmacy experience and a diploma are preferred; a local discount program and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Good problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and collect prescription information per standards.
• Refer clinical questions to pharmacist and manage wait times.
• Assist in dispensing and processing prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle cash register and maintain confidentiality.
• Enter data into pharmacy systems and manage prescription workflows.
• Support administrative tasks and third-party billing as needed.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to detail

Previous Pharmacy Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist in pharmacy services, and help maintain operations per Pharmacy Standards of Practice. You will deliver friendly, timely service and protect patient confidentiality while working with a designated pharmacist.

Responsibilities include data entry, prescription preparation, call-backs, and supporting administration. Prior pharmacy experience and a diploma are preferred; a local discount program and