Pharmacy Assistant - FT
About The Position
Canora Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Canora, Saskatchewan. 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. Responsibilities include accurately counting, measuring, and packaging medications, receiving and stocking inventory, maintaining pharmacy cleanliness, and performing clerical tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning, and assisting with insurance claims and prescription transfers. The role also involves assisting with daily pharmacy operations and performing other assigned duties.
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 as a Pharmacy Assistant 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
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Opportunity for career growth and professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
