Pharmacy Assistant - PT
The Pharmacy Assistant will support pharmacists and technicians by managing prescription data entry, packaging medications, and maintaining pharmacy inventory. They are also responsible for providing professional customer service and performing essential clerical duties to ensure smooth daily operations.
- On-site
- Canora, SK
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Canora Pharmacy is looking for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Canora, Saskatchewan. Patient Focused Care 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 Qualifications: 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. 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 Schedule: 20 hours per week (Part-time) The usual shifts will be Wednesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Who We Are: Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 300+ locations from coast to coast are united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals. Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
What you’ll do
The Pharmacy Assistant will support pharmacists and technicians by managing prescription data entry, packaging medications, and maintaining pharmacy inventory. They are also responsible for providing professional customer service and performing essential clerical duties to ensure smooth daily operations.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in a retail pharmacy setting and familiarity with Kroll software is considered an asset. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks like standing for long periods are required.
Listed skills
- Clinical carePreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Pharmacy operations
- Prescription data entry
- Kroll software
- Inventory management
- Patient care
- Clerical tasks
- Insurance claims
- Prescription transfers
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Pharmacy Operations
- Inventory Monitoring
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Auditing
- Clerical Works
- Communication
- Data Entry
- Packaging And Labeling
- Medical Prescription
- Telephone Skills
- Stock Rotation
- Filing
- Greeting Customers
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Administrative
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Pharmacy Aide
- Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
- Pharmacy Aides
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 20 hours per week