Pharmacy Assistant

Overview

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

• High school diploma preferred
• Pharmacy experience an asset
• Proficiency in Kroll an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Organized with the ability to multi‑task and maintain accuracy
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Bilingualism, French/English is an asset

• Assist Pharmacist or Registered Pharmacy Technician in filling prescriptions
• Assist patients picking up prescriptions
• Enter, scan and process prescriptions using Kroll Pharmacy software
• Maintain accurate data in pharmacy files and computer drives
• Verify that customers receive correct prescription(s)
• Maintain workflow through effective task prioritization and teamwork
• Answer the phone and respond to inquiries from internal and external customers
• Screen telephone calls for the Pharmacist(s)
• Order, receive and maintain inventory of medications
• Prepare and process billings, claims, disbursements and related documents
• Review invoices or other documentation
• Pack and ship prescription orders according to established protocols
• Maintain pharmacy records
• Report adverse events in accordance with provincial regulatory standards and, where applicable, internal and contractual obligations
• Assist in general housekeeping and administrative duties
• May be required to be on standby/on call as part of this role

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
• Consistently meet deadlines
• Previous experience in cold‑chain distribution an asset
• Previous experience with biological and/or cytotoxic medication and sterile preparation an asset
• Excellent problem‑solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs

As part of your job duties, you may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings such as medical, dental, and vision care, we also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This includes support for working families, backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

$39,552 CAD – $66,847 CAD

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call  or email  We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis.