Pharmacy Assistant
The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for processing prescriptions, managing patient data, and handling inventory tasks such as ordering and stock maintenance. They also provide support by communicating allergy information and adhering to operational procedures.
- On-site
- Burnaby, BC
- Posted Aug 17, 2026
- 1 position
More jobs you can apply to directly
Similar opportunities posted by employers hiring on Jobs.ca, with no external application form.
Job summary
As a valued member of an innovative Western Canadian company, our pharmacy teams are passionate about helping our customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles by delivering quality, patient-centred care. Become an integral part of your community, where your commitment to healthy living makes a difference every day. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®. We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Cameron location in Burnaby, BC. You will be responsible for: Receiving written prescriptions and written or verbal refill requests. Inputting all patient and prescription information into the computer. Performing all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry date checks, balance owing and inventory corrections. Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies. Communicating allergy interaction and relevant billing information to the pharmacist. You have: Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience. A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Kroll computer experience is an asset. Here are some of the perks we have to offer: Get paid every Friday! Exclusive team member offers and discounts. Benefits & pension eligibility. Wellness and team member assistance program. Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities. Opportunities to learn and grow. Compensation Details: $19.00 - $23.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors. Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!
What you’ll do
The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for processing prescriptions, managing patient data, and handling inventory tasks such as ordering and stock maintenance. They also provide support by communicating allergy information and adhering to operational procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or possess at least two years of dispensary experience. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude are essential for this role.
Benefits
• Paid weekly • Team member offers and discounts • Benefits and pension eligibility • Wellness program • Team member assistance program • Educational reimbursement • Scholarship opportunities
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
- Data entryPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Pharmacy assistance
- Prescription processing
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Communication
- Kroll software
- Data entry
- Allergy interaction communication
- Stock ordering
- Expiry date monitoring
- Energetic
- Strong Work Ethic
- Patient-Centered Care
- Billing
- Customer Service
- Innovation
- Medical Prescription
- Merchandising
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Pharmacy Aide
- Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
- Pharmacy Aides
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week