Pharmacy Clerk Certified – Costco – Burnaby, BC

Costco’s Burnaby location at 3550 Brighton Avenue is looking for a Pharmacy Clerk Certified to join their pharmacy team. This is a hands-on role supporting the pharmacist and serving members directly at the counter — a great fit for candidates with a pharmacy background who take pride in accurate, professional patient care.

Day to day, you’ll be filling and dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision, handling register transactions, processing third-party insurance claims, and keeping both prescription and over-the-counter inventory stocked and organized. Strong member service skills and attention to detail are key to succeeding in this environment.

About the Role: Pharmacy Clerk Certified

As a Certified Pharmacy Clerk at Costco Burnaby, you’ll work closely alongside the pharmacist to assist patients, manage prescription records, and ensure the department runs smoothly. From answering phones to entering prescription data into the pharmacy computer system, your work directly impacts the member experience and the integrity of pharmacy operations.

Compliance with Provincial regulations is central to this role — all tasks involving prescription filling are carried out to the extent permitted by law and under direct pharmacist supervision. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining a clean, organized department and following established safety and security procedures.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a range of employee benefits that support long-term career growth and well-being.

Responsibilities

Working as a Certified Pharmacy Clerk means balancing patient-facing duties with behind-the-scenes pharmacy operations. From greeting members to maintaining accurate records, every task contributes to the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services.

• Assist patients at the counter, receive written prescriptions for the Pharmacist, and retrieve filled prescriptions
• Process register transactions including receiving payment, making change, and handling cheques, credit, and debit charges
• Enter prescription information and update patient profiles in the pharmacy computer system, in accordance with Provincial regulations
• Support prescription filling by bringing stock bottles, counting, pouring, restocking, labelling, and pricing under direct Pharmacist supervision
• Prepare third-party insurance claims, process invoices, and make accounting entries using the computerized system
• Order, receive, tag, and stock prescription drugs and supplies, following proper product storage procedures
• Manage over-the-counter inventory in line with the department merchandising plan, including creating product signs and conducting roaming
• Maintain a clean department through sweeping, mopping, wiping, dusting, and emptying trash
• Assist in other warehouse areas as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for candidates who bring both formal pharmacy training and a genuine commitment to member service. Preference will be given to those with current, hands-on pharmacy experience who can step into the role confidently from day one.

• Pharmacy Diploma from a Community College or Costco Pharmacy Clerk Certification is required
• Provincial certification as required by the province where applicable
• Current pharmacy experience is preferred and will be given priority during the selection process
• Computer skills to navigate pharmacy management systems and process transactions
• Math aptitude for accurate dispensing, inventory, and financial transactions
• Member service skills with a professional and courteous approach to patient interactions
• Bilingualism in French (oral and written) is required for positions at Quebec locations

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Costco job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your pharmacy training and relevant experience before submitting.

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