Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time with Flexible Shifts

Metro Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro Inc. in Kingston, ON is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for a part-time, permanent position within a unionized setting.

The role supports pharmacists in dispensary operations, patient profiles, and ordering while following Ontario standards of practice and company policies. You will work under the pharmacist on duty and the Pharmacy Manager, performing dispensing, patient communication, inventory tasks, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy assistant education completed.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred (minimum 2 years).
• Proficiency with PC systems, MS Office, and pharmacy software (Kroll).

Responsibilities

• Dispense and support pharmacists in dispensary operations.
• Manage patient profiles and records.
• Coordinate with prescribers and process prescriptions.
• Assist customers on the sales floor and at the register.
• Handle invoices, orders, and inventory tasks.
• Maintain store and dispensary cleanliness and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Language skills

Initiative

Receptive to feedback

Punctuality

Education

Pharmacy Assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Metro Inc. in Kingston, ON is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for a part-time, permanent position within a unionized setting.

The role supports pharmacists in dispensary operations, patient profiles, and ordering while following Ontario standards of practice and company policies. You will work under the pharmacist on duty and the Pharmacy Manager, performing dispensing, patient communication, inventory tasks, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.