Pharmacy Assistant - PT

Sobeys; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. in Vancouver’s Safeway Pharmacy is seeking a friendly, detail‑oriented Pharmacy Assistant for a part‑time role. You will support prescription processing, stocking, and customer service in a busy, community‑focused pharmacy.

The position offers flexible scheduling, a competitive hourly rate of $20.00–$24.00, and opportunities to grow within our health‑care team. Training and a Pharmacy Assistant Diploma are preferred, with experience valued.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institute.
• 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy experience may be considered in lieu of certificate in some Provinces.
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests).
• Handle in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries.
• Understand and promote pharmacy programs.
• File prescriptions, order and replenish supplies, and clean the dispensary.
• Create and receive drug orders, compound and assemble pill packs.
• Schedule professional clinical services.
• Assist the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: 195926

Career Group: Pharmacy Careers

Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Part-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: British Columbia

City: Vancouver

Location: 4765 Oakridge Safeway Pharmacy

Postal Code: V5Z 0N8

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Ready to Make an Impact

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well‑being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient‑centered care and exceeding patients' expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing

Prescription Assembly and Data Entry

• Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
• Receiving in‑person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
• Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
• Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
• Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
• Scheduling professional clinical services
• Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tallman lettering, manual third parties
• Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope

What You Have To Offer

• Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post‑secondary Institute
• Will consider applicants with 2 years retail Canadian Pharmacy Experience in lieu of certificate in some Provinces
• Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi‑task and work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards

What We Have To Offer

• A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location
• Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs

The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.