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PharmaChoice Canada

Member-owned cooperative supporting independent pharmacies

Pharmacy Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Digby, NS, Canada
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPharmacy

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and patient safety.
  • Be organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy pharmacy environment.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Work well independently while also being a strong team player.
  • Take ownership of responsibilities and follow through on commitments.
  • Have a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Treat patients, coworkers, and healthcare professionals with respect and professionalism.
  • Be comfortable using pharmacy computer systems and technology.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and know when to seek assistance from the pharmacist.
  • Be committed to providing excellent customer service.
  • Hold current certification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Nova Scotia.
Responsibilities
  • Accurately enter new prescriptions and refills into the pharmacy system.
  • Prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification, including selecting, counting, measuring, packaging, and labelling medications.
  • Perform regulated pharmacy technician functions within the scope of practice and in accordance with pharmacy policies and procedures.
  • Process Pharmacare and private insurance claims and resolve billing or adjudication issues.
  • Manage prescription transfers and other technical aspects of prescription processing.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient profiles and prescription records.
  • Communicate with prescribers, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other pharmacies regarding technical and administrative matters.
  • Support pharmacists with prescription workflow and help ensure prescriptions are processed efficiently.
  • Order, receive, stock, rotate, and return medications and pharmacy supplies.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient dispensary.
  • Protect patient confidentiality and ensure patient information is handled appropriately.
  • Provide friendly, professional service to patients and help create a positive pharmacy experience.
  • Answer phones and assist patients with technical and administrative questions while referring clinical questions to the pharmacist.
  • Work collaboratively with pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and the broader pharmacy team.
  • Follow all applicable legislation, regulatory standards, pharmacy policies, and procedures.
  • Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented workplace.

About the company

PharmaChoice Canada is a member-owned cooperative supporting over 1,000 independent pharmacies across Canada. It provides guidance, resources, and a platform that lets healthcare professionals make decisions that best serve their communities, while giving members freedom to determine how their pharmacies are run. The cooperative structure ensures equal treatment, transparency, and accountability within a member-governed network. Its goal is to promote healthy communities and healthier independent pharmacies by enabling operation freedom, accountable governance, and collaboration.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dartmouth, Canada

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • PharmaChoice Canada reported 24 consecutive years of annual co-op revenue growth.
  • PharmaCorp Rx expanded to 17 bannered pharmacies by October 1, 2026.
  • Official site still highlights over $2 billion annual sales and national buying power.

What critics are saying

  • PharmaCorp Rx bought multiple PharmaChoice-bannered pharmacies in 2026, shrinking the network.
  • Banner conversion economics favor corporate acquirers over member-owned independents by 2027.
  • If ownership exits accelerate, the co-op loses scale, margins, and relevance.

What makes PharmaChoice Canada unique

  • Member-owned co-op model serves 1,100+ community pharmacies nationwide.
  • Independent owners keep local autonomy while gaining chain-scale purchasing power.
  • PharmaChoice banners over 800 consumer locations across Canada.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Discount
  • Dental Insurance

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