Posted 15 days ago
Pharmacy Assistant - Wembley, AB
@ PharmaChoice Canada
Canada
Overview
PharmaChoice Canada is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant at Wembley Pharmacy in Wembley, Alberta, about 15 minutes west of Grande Prairie. The role supports pharmacists with prescription entry, insurance claims, dispensing, inventory and patient service. The posting states weekday daytime hours, Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with no evenings, weekends or statutory holidays, plus paid vacation.
Pay:
$16–$22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and enter prescriptions and insurance claims in Kroll
- Support the dispensing workflow, including counting and confirmation robotics
- Receive, check and put away drug orders
- Maintain inventory, check expiry dates and manage returns
- Keep the dispensary clean and compliant with ACP standards
Requirements summary:
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable with computers and fast data entry
- Pharmacy, retail or customer service experience preferred
- Pharmacy assistant certificate or diploma is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Store, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Paid training |
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PharmaChoice Canada
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Committed to helping Canadians at over 1000+ locations throughout the country.
Full company description
PharmaChoice Canada is a member-owned co-operative of over 1,000 independent pharmacies across Canada. We believe that the key to better health outcomes and business success lies in giving comprehensive support to our healthcare professionals as they make informed choices that best serve the unique needs of their community. That's why PharmaChoice Canada members have the flexibility to determine how their pharmacy is run, including freedom of choice in operational systems and programs and the ability to put the individual needs of patients and customers first. As part of PharmaChoice Canada, our members also enjoy the benefits of being part of a fully member-owned and member-governed co-operative structure. All members enjoy completely equal treatment, full transparency, and accountability at every level. PharmaChoice Canada is truly the program of choice for independent Canadian pharmacies. Healthy communities – and healthy independent businesses – start here.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,775
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 434
- Reported office locations
- 238 Brownlow Ave, 300, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1Y2, CA
- 303 Wellman Lane, 203, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7T 0J1, CA
- Business categories
- Pharmaceutical
- Other recorded names
- PharmaChoice Canada
- Specialties
- Independent Pharmacy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
PharmaChoice Canada is a member-owned co-operative of over 1,000 independent pharmacies across Canada. We believe that the key to better health outcomes and business success lies in giving comprehensive support to our healthcare professionals as they make informed choices that best serve the unique needs of their community. That's why PharmaChoice Canada members have the flexibility to determine how their pharmacy…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1999 |
| Specialties | Independent Pharmacy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 53 |
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Wembley Pharmacy is a community pharmacy in Wembley, Alberta, about 15 minutes west of Grande Prairie. We are a family-focused practice in a vibrant, growing community, with an experienced team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants. Our dispensary runs on TELUS Health Kroll with prescription counting and confirmation robotics, which keeps our workflow efficient and accurate. Nurse practitioners see patients on site on Mondays and Thursdays. We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to support our pharmacists and help deliver friendly, reliable care to our patients. Occasional shifts at our sister store
Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet patients and provide friendly service at the prescription counter
- Enter prescriptions and patient information in Kroll under the direction of a pharmacist
- Submit and resolve third-party insurance claims
- Answer phones, take refill requests and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist
- Support the dispensing workflow, including the counting and confirmation robotics
- Receive, check and put away drug orders
- Maintain inventory, check expiry dates and manage returns
- Process prescription pickups and payments
- Prepare prescriptions for delivery
- Keep the dispensary clean, organized and compliant with ACP standards
- Protect patient privacy in line with the Health Information Act
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Pharmacy assistant certificate or diploma is an asset
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable with computers and fast data entry
- Able to keep patient information confidential
- Reliable, organized and a strong team player
- Kroll experience is an asset
Required Experience
- Pharmacy, retail or customer service experience is preferred
- New pharmacy assistant graduates are welcome to apply
- Experience with third-party insurance billing is an asset
Benefits
- Weekday daytime hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- No evenings, weekends or statutory holidays
- On-the-job training with an experienced pharmacy team
- Modern dispensary with prescription automation
- Paid vacation
- Growth opportunity toward a pharmacy technician career
Enjoy predictable weekday hours, a supportive team and a pharmacy that values its people. Come build your career with us in the Peace Country. Apply today!
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