Pharmacy Assistant- Part-Time- Port Alberni

Mint Health + Drugs; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mint Health + Drugs seeks a part-time Pharmacy Assistant for our Port Alberni Pharmacy. You will support pharmacists and technicians by handling daily operations, processing prescriptions, maintaining stock, and delivering friendly service to patients.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and teamwork. Familiarity with basic computer systems and Kroll is an asset. 1 year of experience is preferred, with accommodation available during recruitment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
• Strong attention to detail in prescriptions and labeling.
• Excellent communication with patients and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and assist with daily pharmacy operations under supervision.
• Greet patients, answer questions, and help with payments or insurance queries.
• Maintain inventory, order supplies, and remove expired products from shelves.
• Provide general administrative support and help maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Basic computer skills

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Mint Health + Drugs is a growing healthcare organization with a simple but important purpose: to help people access the care, service, and support they need in the communities we serve.

We are pharmacist-led, people-focused, and committed to creating a workplace where accountability, teamwork, and service excellence matter. Our teams work hard, support one another, and take pride in delivering care that is professional, compassionate, and practical.

At Mint, every role contributes to the experience we create for our patients, customers, partners, and employees. We are looking for people who bring initiative, reliability, sound judgment, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a PartTime Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in our Port Alberni Pharmacy and help us deliver the Mint experience - thoughtful service, strong collaboration, and care that puts people first.

What You'll Be Doing:

In this role, you will play an important part in supporting Mint's commitment to exceptional service, operational excellence, and a positive experience for patients, customers, and team members.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

A Pharmacy Assistant supports pharmacists and technicians by managing daily pharmacy operations, processing prescriptions, maintaining inventory, and delivering customer service.

• Prescription Processing: Receive, input, and fill prescriptions, including counting, measuring, and packaging medication under supervision.
• Customer Service: Greet patients, manage phone inquiries, and process payments or insurance claims.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and remove expired products from shelves.
• Administrative Support: Maintain electronic health records ( Kroll ), organize prescription files, and assist with general pharmacy cleanliness.

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for someone who brings the right mix of experience, professionalism, initiative, and care.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in reading prescriptions and labeling products.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication for patient interactions.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills, with knowledge of software like Kroll being an asset.
• Education/Experience: Minimum of one ( 1 ) year experience

Mint Health + Drugs is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources so appropriate arrangements can be made.