Pharmacy Assistant

Neighbourly Pharmacy • Nanaimo, BC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Pharmasave #260 (Westhill) is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This is a part-time, three-month term position with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent. The store operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shifts will typically be scheduled within these hours. Candidates should be flexible and available to work daytime, afternoon, and weekend shifts as needed. Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies, with over 300 locations across Canada, united by a priority for patient care. They strive to provide accessible healthcare with a personal touch and are recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. They value their employees and support their career goals. Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer committed to accessibility and equality.

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.
• Completion of a pharmacy assistant program is an asset.
• Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry, 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

What This Job Offers

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