Retail Pharmacy Support Specialist - Part-Time

Metro Mon; Burlington; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant for a part-time, permanent position at our Burlington, ON location. The role supports pharmacists, handles dispensing tasks, and assists customers in-store, with 20-24 hours per week across days, evenings and weekends.

The ideal candidate has Pharmacy Assistant training and at least two years in retail pharmacy, with proficiency in Kroll and MS Office. This is a unionized role with wage guidelines tied to the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Assistant Program completion.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail pharmacy.
• Proficiency with PC systems, MS Office, and Kroll pharmacy software.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of the technical act of dispensing.
• Receive prescription refill requests and verbal prescriptions.
• Maintain patient profiles and file records.
• Contact prescribers as needed.
• Assist customers on the sales floor and at the cash register.
• Manage inventories and verify invoices.
• Follow company policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Initiative

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Program

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

MS Office

Job description

Metro is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant for a part-time, permanent position at our Burlington, ON location. The role supports pharmacists, handles dispensing tasks, and assists customers in-store, with 20-24 hours per week across days, evenings and weekends.

The ideal candidate has Pharmacy Assistant training and at least two years in retail pharmacy, with proficiency in Kroll and MS Office. This is a unionized role with wage guidelines tied to the collective agreement.