Pharmacy Clerk Certified – Costco – Kelowna, BC

Costco’s Kelowna location on Baron Road is looking for a Certified Pharmacy Clerk to join their pharmacy team. This is a hands-on role that puts you at the centre of patient care, working alongside licensed pharmacists to keep the pharmacy running smoothly and ensure members receive accurate, timely service.

Day-to-day, you’ll be handling everything from filling and dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision to processing transactions at the counter, managing inventory, and supporting patients with professionalism and care. If you have a pharmacy diploma or Costco Pharmacy Clerk certification and enjoy a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, this posting is worth a close look.

About the Role: Pharmacy Clerk Certified

As a Pharmacy Clerk Certified at Costco Kelowna, you’ll be working directly within the pharmacy department to assist the pharmacist in a wide range of duties. From counting and labelling prescriptions to updating patient profiles and processing third-party insurance claims, precision and confidentiality are paramount in this role.

Beyond the dispensary, you’ll also be responsible for stocking and merchandising over-the-counter products, maintaining a clean and organized department, and providing prompt, courteous service to every member who walks through the door. You’ll follow all provincial regulations governing pharmacy practice and uphold Costco’s standards for safety and security at all times.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $21.00 per hour. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees, which typically includes health and dental coverage, along with a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

Working as a Pharmacy Clerk at Costco means contributing to a wide range of tasks that keep the pharmacy operating efficiently. From patient-facing interactions to back-end inventory and recordkeeping, your role is essential to both member satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

• Assist patients at the counter, receive written prescriptions, and retrieve filled prescriptions for pickup
• Process register transactions including cash, cheque, credit, and debit payments accurately
• Support the Pharmacist in updating patient profiles and entering prescription data into the pharmacy computer system, within provincial regulations
• Fill prescriptions by bringing stock bottles, counting, pouring, labelling, and pricing under direct Pharmacist supervision
• Prepare third-party insurance claims, process invoices, and make accounting entries using the computerized system
• Order, receive, and stock prescription drugs, supplies, and over-the-counter merchandise in accordance with merchandising standards
• Maintain department cleanliness through sweeping, mopping, wiping, dusting, and emptying trash
• Answer phones and direct members to product locations with prompt, courteous service

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a solid foundation in pharmacy practice and a genuine commitment to patient confidentiality and member service. Costco values applicants who are detail-oriented, comfortable with computerized systems, and capable of working within a regulated environment.

• Education: Completed a pharmacy diploma from a Community College or Costco Pharmacy Clerk certification
• Certification: Valid provincial pharmacy certification where required by law
• Experience: Current pharmacy experience is preferred and will be given priority consideration
• Computer skills: Comfortable using pharmacy management software and computerized systems
• Math skills: Ability to handle transactions, count medications, and process invoices accurately
• Member service skills: Friendly, professional demeanour when interacting with patients and members

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official 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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