Pharmacy Assistant: Patient-Focused Service & Support

Shoppers Drug Mart; Fonthill; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchase discount program

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning through Academy

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to help with dispensing prescriptions and supporting pharmacy services. You will assist in patient counseling coordination, prepare orders, and ensure accurate data entry and labeling within the Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

This role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and efficient workflow in a community setting. The position requires a high school diploma, and a Pharmacy Assistant diploma is preferred; prior pharmacy experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Pharmacy Assistant diploma credited course preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy Experience is preferred.
• Effective organizational skills and multitasking are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving are important.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and gather prescription information.
• Assist in prescription preparation and data entry.
• Refer clinical inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Maintain cash register and confidentiality.
• Assist with third party billing and administration tasks.
• Support prescription workflow and labeling per standards.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Ability to multi task

Problem Solving Skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant diploma preferred

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to help with dispensing prescriptions and supporting pharmacy services. You will assist in patient counseling coordination, prepare orders, and ensure accurate data entry and labeling within the Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

This role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and efficient workflow in a community setting. The position requires a high school diploma, and a Pharmacy Assistant diploma is preferred; prior pharmacy experience