Pharmacy Assistant: Patient Care & Pharmacy Ops (6-Month)

Clear Destination Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; 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 (6-month term) for Forbes Pharmacy - Gorge in Victoria, British Columbia. You will support pharmacists and technicians, greet customers, and help with entering and labeling prescriptions.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Training is provided, with opportunities for growth within a large network of Canadian pharmacies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is preferred.
• Experience in a pharmacy is an asset; on-the-job training provided.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team player.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

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 established protocols.
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments; monitor inventory levels.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste per regulations.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and prescription transfers.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Kroll pharmacy software

Physical stamina

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant (6-month term) for Forbes Pharmacy - Gorge in Victoria, British Columbia. You will support pharmacists and technicians, greet customers, and help with entering and labeling prescriptions.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Training is provided, with opportunities for growth within a large network of Canadian pharmacies.