Jobs in New Glasgow, NS and nearby

Jobs within 25 km of New Glasgow, NS, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

317 listings · 83 employers Counted Sep 18, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée (32 listings), Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health (26 listings), Sobeys (21 listings).

Common roles: Pharmacist, Marine and naval engineers, Stock associate.

11 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 4% hybrid, 96% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Shoppers Drug Mart

Pharmacy Assistant, Hourly Full Time Day

New Glasgow, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant will support the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions and assist in the delivery of pharmacy services. They are responsible for providing superior customer service, managing administrative tasks, and maintaining pharmacy operations according to standards.

Requirements

A High School Diploma is required, and a diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course is preferred. Previous pharmacy experience is also preferred, along with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Education

high school
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing
Customer service
Data entry
Prescription preparation
Third-party billing
Inventory management
Organizational skills
Multi-tasking
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Confidentiality
Communication

Benefits

Purchase discount program
Flexible and varied schedules
Competitive pay
Online learning through Academy

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Prescription dispensing
Customer service
Data entry
Third-party billing
Pharmacy standards
Medication packaging
Inventory control
Confidentiality
Pharmacy systems
Retail pharmacy
Health services
Administrative support
Shoppers Drug Mart

Original job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

SUMMARY:
To assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Customer Service

Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule
Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
Set realistic customer expectations as to wait times
Locate and cash out prescriptions and any ancillary items
Ensure customers requiring counseling are referred to the Pharmacist
Maintain and control the cash register in the dispensary
Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements

Administration:

Receive new and repeat prescription orders in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Prepare and submit orders with the exception, of controlled drugs and narcotics
Adjudicate third party billing, online and manage manual Third-Party Accounts
Answer telephone and refer to a pharmacist when necessary
Manage incoming faxes according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
Assist pharmacist in coordinating call backs
Accurately file completed documentation as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice

Prescription Workflow:

Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services
Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing
Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice
Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards
Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems

Skills & Qualifications:

High School Diploma
Diploma from a Pharmacy Assistant credited course preferred
Previous Pharmacy Experience preferred
Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task
Problem Solving Skills
Strong attention to detail

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Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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