Posted 12 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant
@ Pattison Food Group
Newton, British Columbia
Overview
Pattison Food Group is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Assistant at its Newton location in Surrey, BC. The role handles prescription intake, computer data entry, stock and inventory tasks, and communication with the pharmacist. The posting states a pay range of $19.00 to $23.00 per hour and lists benefits and pension eligibility.
Responsibilities:
- Receive written prescriptions and refill requests
- Enter patient and prescription information into the computer
- Handle stock ordering, receiving, returns and expiry checks
- Communicate allergy and billing information to the pharmacist
Requirements summary:
- Accredited Pharmacy Assistant program or two years dispensary experience
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Kroll computer experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Pattison Food Group
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A Jim Pattison business with nearly 300 retail locations and almost 30,000 team members passionate about giving back.
Full company description
Established in 2021, the Pattison Food Group is a Jim Pattison business and Western Canada’s leading provider of food and drugs. The Pattison Food Group includes Save-On-Foods, Buy-Low Foods, Quality Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare, Choices Market, Nature's Fare Markets, Meinhardt, Everything Wine, Pure Integrative Pharmacy, Imperial Distributors Canada Inc., More Rewards and other Jim Pattison Group specialty and wholesale operations. Its businesses employ almost 30,000 team members in nearly 300 food and drug retail locations and share a passion for giving back to the communities where they do business. Pattison Food Group businesses are leaders in customer service and innovation and are committed to achieving long-term growth.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,427
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,024
- Business categories
- Education
- Software
- Professional Services
- Other recorded names
- Buy-Low Foods
- Pattison Food Group
- Specialties
- Grocery
- Retail
- Distribution
- Wholesale
- Pharmacy
- Healthcare
- More Rewards
- Western Family
- and Production
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- 0
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Established in 2021, the Pattison Food Group is a Jim Pattison business and Western Canada’s leading provider of food and drugs. The Pattison Food Group includes Save-On-Foods, Buy-Low Foods, Quality Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare, Choices Market, Nature's Fare Markets, Meinhardt, Everything Wine, Pure Integrative Pharmacy, Imperial Distributors Canada Inc., More Rewards and other Jim Pattison Group specialty…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Langley |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2021 |
| Specialties | GroceryRetailDistributionWholesalePharmacyHealthcareMore RewardsWestern Familyand Production |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 136 |
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As a valued member of an innovative Western Canadian company, our pharmacy teams are passionate about helping our customers and communities embrace healthier lifestyles by delivering quality, patient-centred care. Become an integral part of your community, where your commitment to healthy living makes a difference every day. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.
We are hiring for a Pharmacy Assistant at our Newton location in Surrey, BC.
You will be responsible for:
- Receiving written prescriptions and written or verbal refill requests.
- Inputting all patient and prescription information into the computer.
- Performing all tasks related to ordering, receiving, and returning stock, expiry date checks, balance owing and inventory corrections.
- Adhering to merchandising programs, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Communicating allergy interaction and relevant billing information to the pharmacist.
You have:
- Completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years dispensary experience.
- A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Kroll computer experience is an asset.
Here are some of the perks we have to offer:
- Get paid every Friday!
- Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
- Benefits & pension eligibility.
- Wellness and team member assistance program.
- Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
- Opportunities to learn and grow.
Compensation Details:
$19.00 - $23.00The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.
Join our Team!
Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!
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