Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Innomar Strategies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision care

Training & professional development

Mentorship programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Innomar Strategies in Canada is seeking a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join onsite pharmacy operations. This entry‑level role, under supervision, focuses on keeping prescriptions moving, preparing packages, and supporting daily workflows.

Prior pharmacy experience is helpful but not required, with opportunity to develop a career in pharmacy or healthcare operations. You will label medications, process waybills, assist with inventory, and handle general administrative tasks while delivering

Qualifications

• Interest in pharmacy operations, healthcare, or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Label medications accurately following protocols.
• Prepare and process waybills and shipping documents.
• Support inventory management including receiving and stocking medications.
• Perform filing, scanning and general administrative tasks.
• Assist with delivery exception management and logistics tasks.
• Escalate discrepancies to senior staff promptly.
• Assist with packing and shipping prescription orders.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-first team culture.

Skills

Interest in pharmacy operations,

Attention to detail

Ability to meet daily deadlines

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Experience in pharmacy/healthcare

Education

Pharmacy assistant program (asset)

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

This role is in support of Cencora’s patient and provider support and pharma commercialization services in Canada marketed through our Innomar Strategies business.

Summary of Role:

The Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant is a new entry-level position within our onsite Pharmacy team at Innomar. Prior pharmacy experience is an asset but not required. Working under the supervision of the Manager, Pharmacy Programs or Pharmacy Program Team Lead, this role is the foundation of our daily pharmacy workflow — keeping prescriptions moving, packages prepared, and our operations running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in building a career in pharmacy or healthcare operations.

• Label medications accurately in accordance with established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and process waybills and shipping documentation to support daily courier deadlines.
• Support inventory management activities, including receiving and stocking medications.
• Perform filing, scanning, and general administrative tasks to maintain accurate pharmacy records.
• Assist with delivery exception management and other logistics-related administrative tasks.
• Escalate discrepancies or issues to senior staff or pharmacy leadership in a timely manner.
• Support general housekeeping within the pharmacy environment.
• Assist with packing and shipping prescription orders according to established procedures.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-first team culture.

Skills and Knowledge:

• A genuine interest in pharmacy operations, healthcare, or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines.
• Effective written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, warehouse, or healthcare setting is an asset but not required.
• Completion of, or enrollment in, a pharmacy assistant program is considered an asset.
• As part of your job duties, you may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

The Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant role is designed with career development in mind. Associates who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and a commitment to our patients have a clear pathway to progress into a Pharmacy Assistant role, where they will take on broader prescription processing, billing support, patient interactions, and more.

We invest in our people. Be part of a purpose-driven organization improving patient outcomes across Canada. Join a supportive, collaborative pharmacy team.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

What Cencora offers

• In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Full time Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned. Accessibility Policy Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, Cencora will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

Affiliated Companies

Innomar Strategies Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.