Pharmacy Assistant - PT

Steinbachonline; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Job summary

Pharmasave #406 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and technicians in delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include greeting customers, assisting with prescriptions, and maintaining inventory and clerical tasks.

The role requires 1–3 years of retail pharmacy experience, knowledge of Kroll, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience as Pharmacy Assistant in a retail setting.
• Proficient with prescription data entry and Kroll.
• Knowledge of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in delivering patient care.
• Greet customers and answer phone calls professionally.
• Enter, label and package prescriptions under supervision.
• Receive, stock and rotate medications; support audits.

Skills

Prescription data entry

Customer service

Pharmacy operations

Inventory management

Education

Pharmacy assistant program (asset)

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Pharmasave #406 is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

Patient Focused Care Responsibilities:

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care
• Greet customers and answer phone calls in a professional manner
• Assist with entering, labelling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician
• Accurately count, measure, and package medications according to established protocols
• Receive and stock medication and supply shipments, monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and support inventory audits
• Keep the pharmacy area clean and organized; safely dispose of expired medications and hazardous waste in accordance with regulations
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assist with insurance claims and prescription transfers
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy setting, with a foundational understanding of pharmacy operations and business practices.
• Highly skilled in the use of Kroll, with strong accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes and clinical services flagging.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Schedule:

• 16 to 24 hours per week (Part-time)
• The store operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule, including opening, closing, and weekend shifts, as needed to meet business requirements.

While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged