Pharmacy Assistant: Patient Care & Prescription Support

Shoppers Drug Mart; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and pharmacy operations. You will assist in data entry, prescription preparation, and customer service while coordinating with the pharmacist to ensure safe and timely patient care.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient workflow within the pharmacy environment, with a focus on developing strong community health support. Training and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Pharmacy Assistant certificate preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi task.
• Problem solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information per standards.
• Assist pharmacist with prescription processing and ensure confidentiality.
• Handle cash register duties and maintain accurate records.
• Manage phone calls and faxes; coordinate callbacks with the pharmacist.
• Enter prescription data and manage refills; prepare and label medications.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Data entry

Organization

Attention to detail

Privacy compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant certificate

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions and pharmacy operations. You will assist in data entry, prescription preparation, and customer service while coordinating with the pharmacist to ensure safe and timely patient care.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient workflow within the pharmacy environment, with a focus on developing strong community health support. Training and opportunities for growth are available.