Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy • Kitchener, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Pharmasave Riepert is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care, managing prescriptions, inventory, and performing clerical tasks. The company, Neighbourly Pharmacy, is Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of community pharmacies, committed to accessible healthcare with a personal touch.

Requirements

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is preferred.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry, is considered an asset.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed