Technical Assistant

Brunet; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunet is seeking a Pharmacy Technical Assistant to support pharmacists in fulfilling prescriptions, maintaining patient files, and performing technical duties related to medication preparation and dispensing.

You will assist with inventory management, prepare orders, greet customers, and help ensure accurate data entry and compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• Aptitude for mathematical calculations
• Highly-developed sense of customer service
• Effective communication, listening and empathy
• Attention to thoroughness and detail
• Autonomous, reliable and able to work in a team with others
• Pharmacy technical assistant diploma is an asset

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, collect data, and create/update the patient file
• Fulfill and package prescriptions
• Provide professional, empathetic customer service
• Handle phone inquiries and referrals to the pharmacist when needed
• Assist with inventory management and pharmacy housekeeping and merchandise placement
• Maintain stock using inventory systems and monitor expiry dates

Skills

Math aptitude

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomous

Team player

Education

ASP Completed

Job description

Technical Assistant

Employment Type : Full-time, Part-time
Working Schedule : Day, Evening, Weekend
Working Hours : More than 35 hours
Employment Start Date : 10/12/2026

Description

The pharmacy technical assistant assists the pharmacist in the fulfilment of prescriptions, the keeping of patient files and the execution of technical duties related to the preparation and dispensing of medications. The technical assistant also participates in inventory management and other delegated tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, carry out collection of data, create/update the patient’s file
• Fulfill and package the prescriptions
• Offer customer service that is professional, empathetic and enthusiastic
• Respond to phone calls
• Help detect potential problems of non-compliance and know to refer patients to the pharmacist, when required
• See to the cleanliness and hygiene of the laboratory as well as the placement of merchandise
• Maintain the stock of the pharmacy using the inventory control systems
• Arrange transfers from third party payers (if applicable)
• Perform the duties of pharmacy cashier, if needed
• Monitor the expiry dates of medications

Requisite skills and knowledge

• Aptitude for mathematical calculations
• Highly-developed sense of customer service
• Communication skills, listening and empathy
• Attention to thoroughness and detail
• Autonomous
• Team player
• Pharmacy technical assistant diploma is an asset

The position is offered by the pharmacy owner(s).

Education : Attestation of Vocational Specialization (ASP) - Completed
Experience : 1 to 6 months experience
French Language : Some knowledge
English Language : No knowledge
Other : Rx-Pro

About Brunet

Established in 1855, Brunet’s engagement is to provide Quebecers with personalized advice and services related to their health. Brunet, which network represents around 180 franchised stores in Quebec, continues its development by continuously improving its products and services.

Work within the Brunet network

The Brunet network offers you the chance to grow in a stimulating environment, surrounded by professionals who are passionate about their work. Do you want to work on a day-to-day basis with customers? To advise and guide them? Join a humane, dedicated team in one of our store that is always ready to offer the best to every one of its customers.

Brunet is dedicated to the promotion of a diversified work environment. We will consider all qualified candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.