Pharmacy Assistant — Patient-Focused Prescription Support

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Portage la Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Portage la Prairie, MB, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing and pharmacy operations. You will assist in prescription preparation, data entry, and customer service while coordinating with the pharmacist to ensure accurate and timely service.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and the ability to multi-task in a busy community pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective problem solving and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information.
• Assist pharmacist with prescription preparation and workflow.
• Data entry for new prescriptions and refill requests.
• Adjudicate third party billing and manage accounts.
• Answer calls and route to a pharmacist when necessary.
• Maintain and file documentation per standards.

Skills

Pharmacy assistant

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Portage la Prairie, MB, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing and pharmacy operations. You will assist in prescription preparation, data entry, and customer service while coordinating with the pharmacist to ensure accurate and timely service.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and the ability to multi-task in a busy community pharmacy environment.