Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Care, Inventory & Health Benefits

Pharmasave Canada; Parrsboro; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-40 hours/week

Paid vacation time

Health benefits package

Job summary

Wright’s Pharmasave in Parrsboro, NS is seeking a full-time pharmacy assistant to join our community-focused team. You will support pharmacists and technicians, prepare prescriptions, maintain patient files, manage inventory, and document transactions using the POS system.

The role emphasizes clear communication with patients and caregivers and accurate filing and processing of sales. Prior experience is an asset; strong customer service and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and professional.
• Communicating with patients and caregivers.
• Patient file maintenance.
• Prescription preparation.
• Inventory management.
• Documentation and filing.
• Entering and processing sale of prescriptions and other purchases using the POS cash register.
• Previous pharmacy assistant experience would be an asset.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients and caregivers clearly and professionally.
• Maintain patient files and ensure accurate documentation.
• Prepare prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with inventory management and stock checks.
• Enter and process sales using the POS system.
• Support pharmacists with workflow and customer service.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Kroll Pharmacy software

POS system

Job description

Wright’s Pharmasave in Parrsboro, NS is seeking a full-time pharmacy assistant to join our community-focused team. You will support pharmacists and technicians, prepare prescriptions, maintain patient files, manage inventory, and document transactions using the POS system.

The role emphasizes clear communication with patients and caregivers and accurate filing and processing of sales. Prior experience is an asset; strong customer service and professionalism are essential.