Pharmacy Assistant – Walmart – Toronto, ON

Walmart Canada’s Toronto Stockyards location is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their pharmacy team. This is a Regular/Permanent hourly position that plays a central role in keeping the dispensary running smoothly and ensuring customers receive reliable, accurate pharmacy service. If you’re detail-oriented, comfortable working in a regulated environment, and genuinely enjoy helping people, this could be a solid fit.

Working alongside a licensed Pharmacist, you’ll handle everything from prescription intake and data entry to inventory management and general dispensary operations. The role covers a range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights, so flexibility is key.

About the Role: Pharmacy Assistant

As a Pharmacy Assistant at Walmart Canada, your primary function is to support the Pharmacist in the technical aspects of prescription filling and administrative duties. You’ll receive prescriptions from patients, enter and verify data in pharmacy systems, fill prescriptions under supervision, and ensure every prescription meets provincial regulatory requirements. This means checking for completeness — patient name, address, date of birth, allergies, third-party information, and prescriber details — while following 21st Century Guidelines for prescription prioritization.

You’ll also be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized dispensary, keeping supplies stocked, and assisting with OTC (over-the-counter) operations as needed. Teamwork is at the core of this position — you’re expected to step in wherever the team needs support while meeting the highest standards of accuracy and patient care.

Benefits and Salary

The pay range for this Pharmacy Assistant position is $17.60 – $23.10 per hour, with your rate determined based on relevant experience. Walmart Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes stock options, comprehensive health benefits (based on employment status), life insurance, paid time off, a store associate discount, access to the Live Better U education program, EQ Health support, and a Deferred Profit Sharing plan. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on hours worked and full-time or part-time status.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant role at Walmart involves a broad scope of day-to-day tasks that keep the dispensary operating accurately and efficiently. From processing prescriptions to managing inventory and supporting patient interactions, every task contributes directly to the quality of pharmacy service customers receive.

• Receive and assess prescriptions from patients, verifying completeness including name, address, DOB, allergies, third-party info, and prescriber details in accordance with provincial legal and regulatory requirements
• Perform computer functions as directed by the Pharmacist, including data entry, patient profile updates, price checks, processing of written prescriptions (including Latin abbreviations and drug name recognition), dosage calculations, refills, and report generation
• Fill prescriptions under Pharmacist supervision, selecting and counting/measuring appropriate products, performing accuracy checks (including 7-point, Visual, and DIN checks), labelling, and organizing for Pharmacist review
• Maintain inventory control by monitoring stock levels, checking for and pulling expired medications monthly, writing up returns, ordering drugs and supplies through preferred wholesalers, operating the Telxon gun, and managing interchangeable drug selections
• Keep the dispensary clean and organized, stocking prescription-filling supplies such as vials, labels, and bags, and maintaining packaging and dispensing equipment, computers, and fax machines
• Handle clerical and administrative duties, including filing prescriptions, invoices, reports, correspondence, and completing administrative support functions such as journals and accounts receivable
• Assist with OTC operations, including ordering, stocking, and cashier duties as assigned by the OTC Manager or Pharmacist

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Pharmacy Assistant role is someone who is thorough, dependable, and comfortable working in a regulated healthcare-adjacent environment. Walmart values team players who communicate well, remain positive under pressure, and take their responsibilities seriously when it comes to patient safety and prescription accuracy.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights
• Strong attention to detail for accurate prescription processing, data entry, and compliance with provincial pharmacy regulations
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support all aspects of pharmacy operations
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with patients and the pharmacy team
• Comfort with computer systems for data entry, patient profiles, and report generation
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, including Latin abbreviations and drug name recognition, is considered an asset

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to access the official Walmart Canada job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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