Pharmacy Assistant — Patient Care & Prescription Prep

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Port Perry; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Durham Region, Canada, seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and deliver timely, courteous service. You will assist pharmacists, handle prescription data entry, and help maintain efficient pharmacy operations with a focus on patient care.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to multi-task within a busy pharmacy environment, with training and integration into a national brand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred.
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and gather prescription information as per Standards.
• Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Assist in prescription preparation to company standards and professional services.
• Data entry for new prescriptions and managing refill requests.
• Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in Durham Region, Canada, seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and deliver timely, courteous service. You will assist pharmacists, handle prescription data entry, and help maintain efficient pharmacy operations with a focus on patient care.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to multi-task within a busy pharmacy environment, with training and integration into a national brand.