Posted 9 months ago
Pharmacy technical assistant
@ Jean Coutu
Saint-Jérôme, Quebec
Overview
Jean Coutu is hiring a full-time pharmacy technical assistant to greet clients, collect the data needed for prescriptions, prepare prescriptions and pillboxes, and keep the lab clean and organized. A DEP in pharmacy technical assistance is a strong asset, paid training is provided, and very good French is required.
Responsibilities:
- Greet clients and put them at ease
- Collect data needed for prescriptions
- Prepare prescriptions and detect potential problems
- Prepare pillboxes for some clients
- Keep the laboratory clean and tidy
Requirements summary:
- Very good knowledge of French
- DEP in pharmacy technical assistance a strong asset
- Curious and eager to learn
- Team player
- Empathetic and friendly
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | French |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy technical assistance |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Jean Coutu
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Full company description
Fondé en 1969, le réseau Jean Coutu figure parmi les noms les plus réputés dans l’industrie canadienne de la vente au détail en pharmacie et compte un réseau de plus de 420 établissements franchisés au Québec, au Nouveau-Brunswick et en Ontario sous les bannières PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Santé et PJC Santé Beauté. Pour en savoir davantage, visitez jeancoutu.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 34,011
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6,289
- Reported office locations
- 245 Rue Jean-Coutu, Varennes, Quebec J3X 0E1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Jean Coutu
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Fondé en 1969, le réseau Jean Coutu figure parmi les noms les plus réputés dans l’industrie canadienne de la vente au détail en pharmacie et compte un réseau de plus de 420 établissements franchisés au Québec, au Nouveau-Brunswick et en Ontario sous les bannières PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Santé et PJC Santé Beauté. Pour en savoir davantage, visitez jeancoutu.com.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Varennes, Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 880 |
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Within your team, your essential role will be:
- Be the first contact with the clientele, so that they feel at ease; your welcome, your empathy and your professionalism will be put to good use;
- Identify the needs of the clientele by collecting the necessary data for the preparation of prescriptions;
- Prepare prescriptions and detect potential problems for the clientele;
- For some PJC, prepare pillboxes;
- Ensure the hygiene and tidiness of the laboratory in order to facilitate its proper functioning.
To hold this position, it is possible:
- Holding a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) as a Pharmacy Technical Assistance is a strong asset
- We offer full paid training.
The passionate person we are looking for is…
- curious by nature and loves to learn;
- a team player;
- empathetic and friendly!
Number of hours per week:
- 35 hours or more
French language: Very good knowledge
We would like to offer you:
- a fun and collaborative work environment;
- the opportunity to put your outgoing and friendly side to good use;
- flexible hours to allow for a better work/life balance;
- competitive salary and benefits package;
- and so much more.
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