Pharmacy Assistant

Job Title: Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant

Location: Camrose Value Drug Mart & Travel Clinic, Ave NW, Camrose, AB T4V 0J6

About Us

Camrose Value Drug Mart & Travel Clinic is a locally owned, full-service community pharmacy dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to Camrose and the surrounding communities. As part of the Value Drug Mart family, we offer a broad range of pharmacy services — from prescription dispensing and compounding to immunizations, travel health consultations, and medication reviews.

At our Travel Clinic, our trained pharmacists provide travel consultations, administer travel vaccines, and prepare traveler-specific medications, ensuring our clients are healthy and prepared for their journey.

Position Summary

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will work closely with our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to support daily operations, assist with compounding, and provide excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

As a Pharmacy Assistant at Camrose Value Drug Mart & Travel Clinic, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Medication Preparation & Dispensing

• Assist in preparing medications under supervision (counting pills, measuring liquids, repackaging).
• Help label prescription containers accurately.
• Support blister-pack or compliance packaging of prescriptions, as needed.

Compounding Support

• Assist in non-sterile compounding (e.g., creams, ointments, lotions, oral solutions) under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
• Measure and mix ingredients safely and accurately, following standardized protocols.
• Maintain compounding equipment, ensure cleanliness of workstations, and help document compounding records.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Monitor medication and supply inventory levels; order, receive, and restock pharmaceutical products.
• Perform physical counts of stock, investigate discrepancies, and manage expired or recalled medications.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining proper drug storage and security.

Administrative & Clerical Tasks

• Enter patient and prescription information into our pharmacy computer system.
• File, retrieve, and maintain prescription records and pharmacy documentation.
• Process insurance claims or co-payments under direction.
• Handle telephone communications: refill requests, general inquiries, etc.
• Perform cycle counts, assist with narcotic counts (as per policy), and support regular audits.

Customer Service

• Serve as a welcoming, professional point of contact for patients and customers.
• Direct customers appropriately to pharmacists for clinical or medical advice.
• Assist in prescription pick-up and hand-over (under supervision), ensuring accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Quality & Safety

• Follow all pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs), compounding protocols, and safety guidelines.
• Help maintain a clean and organized workspace (compound room, counters, storage).
• Document compounding activities and maintain accurate compounding records.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent; pharmacy assistant certificate is an asset.
• Previous experience in a community or compounding pharmacy is preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills; ability to learn pharmacy management software.
• Ability to lift and move stock (up to ~10 kg) and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment under supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

Working Conditions

• Part-time schedule
• Work is performed in a community pharmacy setting with a compounding lab.
• You will work under close supervision when performing compounding tasks.
• Must adhere to all hygiene, safety, and compounding standards and protocols.

Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of a caring, community-focused pharmacy with a strong reputation in Camrose.
• Gain hands-on exposure to compounding — an opportunity to build specialized skills.
• Work in a supportive environment alongside experienced pharmacists and technicians.
• Be a part of team which contribute to meaningful services like travel health, immunizations, medication reviews, and more.
• Competitive compensation and part-time flexibility.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter via Indeed (or ) to apply. We look forward to welcoming a proactive, compassionate Pharmacy Assistant to our Camrose Value Drug Mart & Travel Clinic team.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person