Pharmacy Assistant
Part of Medigroup Health Services, Patient Advocate is a well-established and progressive pharmacy located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- We have a large team of healthcare professionals that have patient care as their top priority
- We offer flexible hours, excellent work-life balance, and competitive wages
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain proper drug storage and security
- Enter patient information and prescriptions into computer systems
- Prepare, package, and label prescription medications
- Maintain prescription and inventory record keeping systems
- Prepare compounds
- Place and receive orders for stock to maintain inventory
- Answer telephones
- Provide patients with non-drug product information
- Accept payment for prescriptions
- Price stock and mark items for sale
- Prepare and reconcile third party insurance claims and records
Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A caring attitude toward others
- Good manual dexterity
- The ability to remain calm and handle emergencies
- The ability to pay close attention to detail
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds)
- Standing for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Pharmacy assistants are required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays, sometimes under stressful conditions. The work is demanding because it requires both accuracy and efficiency.
Applications considered as received
Work remotely: No
Expected Start Date: August 3rd, 2026
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Experience:
- pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
