Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant – Walmart (Part-Time)

Location: Calgary, AB
Employer: Walmart Canada
Employment Type: Part-Time
Pay Range: $17.60 – $23.10 per hour (based on experience)
Job Requisition ID: R-2386835

Walmart is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant in Calgary, Alberta. This part-time position supports pharmacists in prescription processing, inventory control, and daily pharmacy operations while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Prescription Processing & Patient Support

• Receive and assess prescriptions for completeness and legal compliance
• Enter and update patient information in pharmacy systems
• Interpret written prescriptions, including Latin abbreviations and dosage calculations
• Prioritize prescriptions according to established pharmacy guidelines

Dispensing Support (Under Pharmacist Supervision)

• Fill prescriptions using approved accuracy programs
• Select, count, measure, label, and organize medications
• Perform 7-point, DIN, and visual accuracy checks
• Prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification

Inventory & Operations

• Assist with inventory control and stock level maintenance
• Remove expired medications monthly
• Order drugs and supplies using preferred wholesalers
• Process pharmacy deliveries and maintain organized shelving
• Maintain knowledge of interchangeable drugs and preferred generics

Administrative & Clerical Duties

• File prescriptions, invoices, reports, and correspondence
• Assist with accounts receivable and pharmacy documentation
• Generate reports as required

General Duties

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dispensary
• Stock pharmacy supplies (vials, labels, bags)
• Assist with OTC operations and cashier duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age: 16 years or older
• Ability to work as part of a pharmacy team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy assistant or retail pharmacy experience
• Familiarity with pharmacy software systems

Work Environment

• Retail pharmacy setting
• Customer-facing role
• Team-based, fast-paced environment

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

Walmart Canada accommodates disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Job Location

255 East Hills Blvd SE
Calgary, AB
T2A 4X7, Canada