Pharmacy Assistant - Patient-Centric Care, Growth & Benefits

Steinbachonline; Swift Current; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Career growth & development support

Job summary

Pharmasave #406 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support pharmacists, assist with prescriptions, and help maintain inventory in a busy retail pharmacy.

The position requires 1–3 years of experience or a completed pharmacy assistant program, strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting.
• Proficient in prescription data entry using Kroll.
• Knowledge of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift boxes occasionally.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing patient care.
• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally.
• Assist with entering, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under supervision.
• Count, measure, and package medications per established protocols.
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments; monitor inventory.
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and dispose of expired meds safely.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with insurance claims and transfers.
• Assist with daily operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmasave #406 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support pharmacists, assist with prescriptions, and help maintain inventory in a busy retail pharmacy.

The position requires 1–3 years of experience or a completed pharmacy assistant program, strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.