Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy•Sechelt, BC

6d•CA$20•Hybrid

About The Position

Rx Drug Mart #1002 is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Sechelt, British Columbia. This role involves supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care, managing prescription data, handling inventory, performing clerical tasks, and assisting with daily pharmacy operations. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and will involve working at a secondary location to achieve full-time hours.

Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods and occasional lifting of boxes/containers
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business is preferred.
Skilled in using Kroll and highly accurate and efficient in prescription data entry is an asset.
Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is 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