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pharmacy assistant

Posted on June 08, 2026 by Employer details Ottawa Pharmacy

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You could have the opportunity to join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance the profession of pharmacy. We rely on like-minded people with great communication, time-management, and interpersonal skills to ensure our ongoing success as a team. In this role as pharmacy assistant, you will have the opportunity to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills on a daily basis, and be a valued member of our team. The Pharmacy Assistant reports to the Pharmacy Manager and/or its delegates and is responsible for patient greeting, dispensing prescription medications, and answering general questions from patients and referring to the Pharmacist when required. *Job Description:* * Assisting the pharmacist with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of patient prescriptions; * Evaluate legality, interpret and confirm the accuracy of all pertinent prescription information prior to filling, input, prepare, and label prescriptions; * Evaluate consent forms to ensure patient information is up to date and in the pharmacy?s computer system; * Data entry of patient information in PropelRx and third-party adjudication; * Complete documentations such as third-party management and reconciliation, filing prescriptions, printing invoices, etc.; * Monitor and maintain inventory levels and identify approaching and critical expiry dates; * Handling customer prescription pick-up, assisting with cashier responsibilities as required; * Having a can-do attitude when tasked with responsibilities; * Provide excellent customer service; * Other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy manager or the Pharmacist on-duty. *Required Skills / Knowledge / Experience:* * PropelRx/Nexxsys Pharmacy Software experience (preferred) * 2+ years community pharmacy experience (preferred) * Keen attention to detail * Strong written and verbal communication * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Ability to asses customer needs, problem solve, and use critical thinking skills * Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting * Blister packaging and non-sterile compounding knowledge is an asset Job Types: Full-time and Part-time available Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Internship / Co-op Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour Application question(s): * How long do you anticipate committing to the role, assuming it is a good fit for both you and the organization? Location: * Ottawa, ON K1R 6X4 (required) Work Location: In person