Westhill Centre, 1816 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W4, Canada

Job Description
Pharmasave #260 (Westhill) is looking for a full‑time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Nanaimo, British Columbia .

Patient Focused Care Responsibilities

Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing high‑quality patient care

Greet customers and answer phone calls in a qualified 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.

Proficiency with Kroll, along with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in prescription data entry, is considered 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

32 to 40 hours per week (Full-time)

The store operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Shifts will typically be scheduled within these hours.

Candidates should be flexible and available to work daytime, afternoon, and weekend shifts as needed.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Opportunity for career growth and professional development support

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.

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📌 Pharmacy Assistant - FT (British Columbia)
🏢 Neighbourly Pharmacy
📍 British Columbia