Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Care, Flexible Schedules

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing, customer service, and pharmacy operations in a community-focused setting. You will assist pharmacists, handle prescription workflows, and help maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to multitask while delivering friendly, timely service to customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to multi-task and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information according to standards.
• Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist and manage wait times expectations.
• Scan, count, package, label prescriptions and maintain confidentiality.
• Handle administration tasks including data entry and filing according to SOPs.
• Support prescription workflow and assist in coordinating call backs and communications.

Skills

High attention to detail

Organization

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing, customer service, and pharmacy operations in a community-focused setting. You will assist pharmacists, handle prescription workflows, and help maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to multitask while delivering friendly, timely service to customers.