Tamarack Community Pharmacy is a community pharmacy in southeast Edmonton. Many of our patients are more comfortable speaking Punjabi or Hindi, and we want every patient to feel understood and well cared for. We're looking for a reliable, friendly Pharmacy Assistant to join our small team. Both full-time and part time positions are available.

Position Details
Job type: Full-time or part-time, permanent
Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week; part-time hours are flexible
Pay: $15.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Rotating shifts, including some evenings and weekends
Store hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Start date: As soon as possible

What You'll Do
Greet and serve patients at the counter and on the phone in English, Punjabi and Hindi
Receive prescriptions and enter patient and insurance information accurately
Help with counting, packaging and labelling under the pharmacist's supervision
Process payments and third-party insurance claims, and fix straightforward rejections
Receive and check orders, stock shelves, and help with inventory and expiry checks
Help prepare blister packs and coordinate deliveries and pickups
Keep the dispensary and front store clean and organized
Protect patient privacy at all times

What You Need




Fluency in Punjabi and Hindi (required – you'll use both every day with patients)
Good spoken and written English
High school diploma or equivalent
Positive attention to detail and comfort with computers
Availability for evenings and weekends

Nice to Have
Experience working in a retail or community pharmacy (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with pharmacy software (e.g., Kroll, PharmaClik, Healthwatch)
Knowledge of Alberta Blue Cross and other third-party billing
Pharmacy Assistant certificate

Why Join Us
Full-time and part-time options
Pay that reflects your experience
A small, supportive team where you'll learn a lot
A community-focused workplace where your language skills make a real difference

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed or send your resume to [email protected] with "Pharmacy Assistant" in the subject line. Please tell us which languages you speak, whether you want full-time or part-time, and when you can start. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $15.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Pharmacy Assistant – Punjabi & Hindi Speaking Edmonton
🏢 TAMARACK COMMUNITY PHARMACY
📍 Edmonton