Job Description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 24 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work setting
Pharmacy or drugstore
Tasks
Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
Enter client information in databases
Help pharmacists
Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
Maintain prescription records
Prepare medications for clients
Set up and dismantle equipment
Clean and maintain equipment
Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
Help with scheduling and workflow
Bill third party insurers
Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
Perform general clerical duties
Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
Order supplies and equipment
Organize and maintain inventory
Schedule and confirm appointments
Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
Computer and technology knowledge
Kroll Software
Security and safety
Confidential security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Manual dexterity
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Flexibility
Initiative
Reliability
Ability to multitask
Creativity
Dedication
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Shift
Flexible hours
Day
Weekend
Financial benefits
Bonus
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Work Language: English
Hours: 24 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work setting
Pharmacy or drugstore
Tasks
Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
Enter client information in databases
Help pharmacists
Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
Maintain prescription records
Prepare medications for clients
Set up and dismantle equipment
Clean and maintain equipment
Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
Help with scheduling and workflow
Bill third party insurers
Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
Perform general clerical duties
Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
Order supplies and equipment
Organize and maintain inventory
Schedule and confirm appointments
Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
Computer and technology knowledge
Kroll Software
Security and safety
Confidential security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Manual dexterity
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Flexibility
Initiative
Reliability
Ability to multitask
Creativity
Dedication
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Shift
Flexible hours
Day
Weekend
Financial benefits
Bonus
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The pharmacy assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs sector. This role in Salt Spring Island offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs is a plus.
