Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time

London Drugs; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

London Drugs in Medicine Hat is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and the pharmacy team in a busy retail setting. You will help with front counter service, prescription processing, and daily operations to ensure patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and reliable computer skills, with training and opportunities for advancement within a community-focused employer.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferable.
• Flexible schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations.
• Provide customer service at the front counter and cashier duties.
• Handle telephone inquiries and general housekeeping.
• Process prescriptions and assist in dispensing as directed.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and inventory management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Work under pressure

Pharmacy experience preferable

Tools

Pharmacy computer

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time

Not just a job... a community

a partnership

a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team! We currently have opportunities for:

London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs Pharmacy Assistant, it means a community-oriented working environment that fosters professional excellence. Pharmacy Assistants are provided with a working environment that stresses professionalism. You will be given the tools and opportunity to practice your profession in a well designed pharmacy, which helps optimize patient care.

You will be responsible for assisting the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Manager with daily operations of the Pharmacy Department. Duties will include customer service, servicing the front counter, cashier duties, telephone inquiries and general housekeeping duties. Additionally, you will operate the pharmacy computer and assist in the processing of prescriptions and preparation of prescriptions. Other responsibilities will include involvement of ordering and receiving drug orders and management of the pharmacy inventory. If you are looking for a challenging position in retail pharmacy and have the professionalism, commitment to excellence and drive to join our team, London Drugs is the place for you.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff, & management.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with a high level of enthusiasm.
• Ability to relate to all levels of customers and their needs.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team player and have a team approach
• Basic computer skills.
• Previous Pharmacy experience preferable.

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage available with service for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counselling)

Applicants should be available to work a flexible schedule, Monday to Sunday.

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals,

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.