Pharmacy Assistant - PT

Neighbourly Pharmacy • Kingston, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DrugSmart Pharmacy Queens is looking for part-time Pharmacy Assistants to join their team in Kingston, Ontario. This position is well-suited for students. Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies, with over 300 locations across Canada. They are united by the priority of patient care and strive to offer accessible healthcare with a personal touch. Neighbourly Pharmacy is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and values its employees, supporting their career goals. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to accessibility and equality for all applicants, staff, and customers, with accommodation available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• 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

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy with a preliminary understanding of the pharmacy business
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and pharmacy software Kroll

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