Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy • Calgary, AB

76d • Onsite

About The Position

Sandstone Pharmacies Enhanced Care Solutions is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Calgary, Alberta. This role supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care. The Pharmacy Assistant will greet customers, answer phone calls, and assist with prescription entry, labeling, and packaging under supervision. They will accurately count, measure, and package medications, receive and stock inventory, and maintain a clean and organized pharmacy area. Clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assisting with insurance claims and prescription transfers are also part of the role. The position contributes to daily pharmacy operations and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry.
• 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

• Previous central fill pharmacy experience and knowledge of Synmed and Pacmed are preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is preferred.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Experience with Pacmed and Synmed systems 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

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development support

What This Job Offers

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