Pharmacy Assistant - PT

Neighbourly Pharmacy • Swift Current, SK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pharmasave #406 is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. This role involves supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high-quality patient care, managing prescriptions, handling inventory, performing clerical tasks, and assisting with daily pharmacy operations. The store operates extended hours, and candidates must be available for flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a retail pharmacy setting
• Foundational understanding of pharmacy operations and business practices
• Highly skilled in the use of Kroll, with strong accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry
• Solid understanding of Pharmacare/insurance billing processes and clinical services flagging
• 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
• Ability to perform 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

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