PharmaChoice Canada

Member-owned cooperative supporting independent pharmacies

Pharmacy Assistant

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Full-timeCanadaCA$16 - CA$22 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A pharmacy assistant certificate or diploma is an asset.
Strong customer service and communication skills are required.
High attention to detail and accuracy is required.
Comfort with computers and fast data entry is required.
Ability to keep patient information confidential is required.
Reliability and organization are required.
Pharmacy, retail, or customer service experience is preferred.
Experience with third-party insurance billing is an asset.
New pharmacy assistant graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and provide friendly service at the prescription counter.
Enter prescriptions and patient information in Kroll under the direction of a pharmacist.
Submit and resolve third-party insurance claims.
Answer phones, take refill requests, and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist.
Support the dispensing workflow, including the counting and confirmation robotics.
Receive, check, and put away drug orders.
Maintain inventory, check expiry dates, and manage returns.
Process prescription pickups and payments.
Prepare prescriptions for delivery.
Keep the dispensary clean, organized, and compliant with Alberta College of Pharmacy standards.
Protect patient privacy in line with the Health Information Act.

Desired Qualifications

Kroll experience is an asset.

Salary Range: 16 to 22 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Wembley Pharmacy is a community pharmacy in Wembley, Alberta, about 15 minutes west of Grande Prairie. We are a family-focused practice in a vibrant, growing community, with an experienced team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants. Our dispensary runs on TELUS Health Kroll with prescription counting and confirmation robotics, which keeps our workflow efficient and accurate. Nurse practitioners see patients on site on Mondays and Thursdays. We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to support our pharmacists and help deliver friendly, reliable care to our patients. Occasional shifts at our sister store

Duties and Responsibilities

Greet patients and provide friendly service at the prescription counter
Enter prescriptions and patient information in Kroll under the direction of a pharmacist
Submit and resolve third-party insurance claims
Answer phones, take refill requests and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist
Support the dispensing workflow, including the counting and confirmation robotics
Receive, check and put away drug orders
Maintain inventory, check expiry dates and manage returns
Process prescription pickups and payments
Prepare prescriptions for delivery
Keep the dispensary clean, organized and compliant with ACP standards
Protect patient privacy in line with the Health Information Act

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Pharmacy assistant certificate or diploma is an asset
Strong customer service and communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable with computers and fast data entry
Able to keep patient information confidential
Reliable, organized and a strong team player
Kroll experience is an asset

Required Experience

Pharmacy, retail or customer service experience is preferred
New pharmacy assistant graduates are welcome to apply
Experience with third-party insurance billing is an asset

Benefits

Weekday daytime hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
No evenings, weekends or statutory holidays
On-the-job training with an experienced pharmacy team
Modern dispensary with prescription automation
Paid vacation
Growth opportunity toward a pharmacy technician career

Enjoy predictable weekday hours, a supportive team and a pharmacy that values its people. Come build your career with us in the Peace Country. Apply today!

About the Company

PharmaChoice Canada

Member-owned cooperative supporting independent pharmacies

PharmaChoice Canada is a member-owned cooperative that supports over 1,000 independent pharmacies across Canada. It gives pharmacists a platform to access collective resources, governance, and flexibility in choosing systems and programs to fit their community. Members are treated equally and transparently within a member-governed network, preserving independence. The goal is to strengthen healthy communities and thriving independent pharmacies through collaboration, freedom of operation, and accountable governance.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dartmouth, Canada
Founded: 1999

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