Pharmacy Assistant — Patient Care & Operations

Colonial Group; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Career development support

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join Pharmasave #1025 in Kelowna, British Columbia. You will support pharmacists and technicians with patient care and daily operations.

You will greet customers, assist with prescriptions, handle labeling and packaging, manage stock, and perform clerical duties as part of a collaborative team. Prior pharmacy training is preferred; on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is preferred.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care.
• Greet customers and answer phone calls in a professional manner.
• Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under supervision.
• Accurately count, measure, and package medications according to protocols.
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments; monitor inventory levels.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean; dispose of expired meds and hazardous waste safely.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

Pharmacy assistant program completion preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kroll pharmacy software

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join Pharmasave #1025 in Kelowna, British Columbia. You will support pharmacists and technicians with patient care and daily operations.

You will greet customers, assist with prescriptions, handle labeling and packaging, manage stock, and perform clerical duties as part of a collaborative team. Prior pharmacy training is preferred; on-the-job training is provided.