Pharmacy Assistant

Job title

Pharmacy assistant

Reports to

Pharmacy Manager

Salary

CAD $19.00-$23.00 per hour (based on experience, knowledge, skills, and market alignment)

Job Summary

Graceland Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant to join our healthcare team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support pharmacy operations and patient care in a fast-paced medical environment.

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate medication dispensing, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and providing compassionate support to patients and healthcare professionals

Education and experience

· One year of current experience working in a pharmacy is required

· Applicants should be available to work a flexible schedule.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and medication management protocols
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in prescription processing and inventory control
• Compassionate patient care skills with effective communication abilities
• Ability to work efficiently within a team environment while managing multiple tasks
• Familiarity with pharmacy software systems and inventory management tools is a plus

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist licensed pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately and efficiently
• using computer systems to generate stock lists and labels
• ordering medications and medical/pharmacy supplies
• Manage inventory by stocking shelves and tracking expiration dates
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with healthcare regulations
• receiving, loading, and unloading deliveries
• Help with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and documentation related to medication records
• selling over-the-counter medicines and front store items
• answering customers questions face to face or by phone
• preparing, packaging, assembling and labelling medication
• handling and processing till transactions
• general cleaning and housekeeping
• referring problems or queries to the pharmacist or pharmacy manager
• additional duties when necessary

Working condition

Permanent, In person

Full Time

Availability: Monday to Friday

Direct report

Successful applicant will report to the Pharmacy manager

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person