Pharmacy Clerk Certified – Costco – Vaughan, ON

Costco’s pharmacy department in Vaughan, Ontario is looking for a Certified Pharmacy Clerk to join their team at the 55 New Huntington Rd location. If you have your pharmacy diploma or certification and enjoy working directly with patients in a fast-moving retail pharmacy environment, this could be a solid fit.

This role puts you right at the counter — assisting patients, supporting the pharmacist, handling prescriptions, and keeping the department running smoothly. From processing insurance claims to stocking prescription medications and over-the-counter products, every shift involves a mix of patient-facing service and behind-the-scenes operational tasks.

About the Role: Pharmacy Clerk Certified

As a Pharmacy Clerk at Costco Vaughan, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assisting with prescription filling, patient profile updates, and register transactions. You’ll be a key point of contact for members at the pharmacy counter, helping them retrieve prescriptions and navigate the department.

Maintaining patient confidentiality, following provincial regulations, and adhering to safety and security procedures are central to this position. You’ll also collaborate with the broader warehouse team as needed, making adaptability an asset.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers an hourly rate of $21.00. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a range of employee benefits, though specific details beyond the stated wage were not included in this posting.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Clerk role involves a combination of direct patient service, prescription support, and department maintenance. Each day brings a range of tasks that keep the pharmacy operating efficiently while ensuring members receive prompt, accurate, and courteous care.

• Assist patients at the counter, receive written prescriptions for the pharmacist, and retrieve filled prescriptions
• Process register transactions including cash, cheques, credit, and debit payments
• Support the pharmacist in filling prescriptions — counting, pouring, labelling, and restocking under direct supervision and within provincial regulations
• Update patient profiles and enter prescription information into the pharmacy computer system as permitted by provincial regulations, while preserving patient confidentiality
• Prepare third-party insurance claims, process invoices, and make accounting entries using a computerized system
• Order, receive, tag, and stock prescription drugs, supplies, and over-the-counter merchandise in accordance with the merchandising plan
• Create product signs and conduct over-the-counter roaming throughout the department
• Maintain department cleanliness through sweeping, mopping, wiping, and dusting; empty trash and operate the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for candidates who bring both the right credentials and a genuine commitment to member service. A background in pharmacy, strong attention to detail, and solid computer skills will help you hit the ground running in this environment.

• Education: Completed a pharmacy diploma from a Community College or Costco Pharmacy Clerk certification
• Certification: Valid pharmacy clerk certification as required by the province
• Experience: Current pharmacy experience is preferred — candidates with hands-on pharmacy background will be given priority
• Computer skills: Comfortable working with computerized pharmacy and inventory systems
• Math skills: Accuracy with counting, pricing, and processing financial transactions
• Member service skills: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients and members
• Language (Quebec locations only): Must be able to communicate in French, both oral and written

How to Apply

To apply for this Pharmacy Clerk Certified position at Costco Vaughan, use the official application link below. Make sure your resume is current and reflects your pharmacy education, certification, and any relevant work experience before submitting.

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