Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Care & Dispensing Support

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; North Sydney; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and deliver friendly, timely service. You will help with administration and ensure accurate prescription preparation in a community pharmacy setting.

The role emphasizes customer-focused care, adherence to privacy standards, and effective collaboration with pharmacists. Training and online learning opportunities are provided to support growth and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred; relevant coursework advantageous.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred; familiarity with dispensing processes helpful.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfort with problem solving and detailed data entry work.
• Attention to detail is essential for accurate prescription handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information according to Standards.
• Assist pharmacist; route clinical inquiries appropriately.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy requirements during transactions and counseling.
• Handle cash register operations and process prescriptions efficiently.
• Manage prescription data entry, refills, and filing per SOPs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and deliver friendly, timely service. You will help with administration and ensure accurate prescription preparation in a community pharmacy setting.

The role emphasizes customer-focused care, adherence to privacy standards, and effective collaboration with pharmacists. Training and online learning opportunities are provided to support growth and compliance.