Registered Pharmacy Technician – Costco – Vaughan, ON

Costco’s pharmacy team in Vaughan, Ontario is looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their location at 55 New Huntington Rd. If you hold a valid provincial Pharmacy Technician licence and enjoy working in a fast-paced, member-focused environment, this could be a solid fit.

This role sits at the heart of the Costco Pharmacy operation — you’ll be working directly with the pharmacist and members every day, handling everything from prescription processing and patient recordkeeping to inventory management and insurance claims. It’s a hands-on position that calls for accuracy, discretion, and genuine care for the people you serve.

About the Role: Registered Pharmacy Technician

As a Registered Pharmacy Technician at Costco Vaughan, you’ll assist the pharmacist in filling and dispensing prescriptions, interacting with patients at the counter, and maintaining confidential health records. You’ll use a computerized pharmacy system to enter prescription information, process invoices, and make accounting entries — all while keeping the department organized and stocked.

Maintaining patient confidentiality, following safety and security procedures, and adhering to provincial pharmacy regulations are central to this role. You’ll also collaborate with the wider warehouse team when needed, making flexibility and a cooperative attitude important qualities to bring to the job.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers an hourly wage of $29.00. Costco is well known in Canada for providing competitive compensation packages, and working within their pharmacy department offers the stability and structure of a well-established retail healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

The Registered Pharmacy Technician at Costco plays an essential role in keeping the pharmacy running smoothly and efficiently. From direct patient interaction to behind-the-scenes prescription processing and inventory control, this position covers a broad range of tasks that support both the pharmacist and the membership.

• Assist patients at the pharmacy counter, receive written prescriptions, and retrieve filled prescriptions for pickup
• Process register transactions, accept payment, make change, and handle credit, debit, and cheque transactions
• Maintain patient records by obtaining medical histories and entering prescription data into the pharmacy system in accordance with provincial regulations
• Fill prescriptions by selecting stock bottles, counting medications, and labelling and pricing under the pharmacist’s supervision
• Complete packaging verification for prescriptions previously assessed for therapeutic appropriateness by the pharmacist
• Alert the pharmacist to potential drug interactions in both prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Prepare third-party insurance claims, process invoices, and make accounting entries using the computerized system
• Order, receive, tag, and stock prescription drugs, supplies, and OTC products; maintain department cleanliness and merchandising standards
• Verify prescriptions and refills with physicians by phone and take verbal prescriptions as permitted by provincial regulations

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a licensed Pharmacy Technician who brings both technical knowledge and strong member service skills to the role. Candidates with existing Costco Pharmacy experience will be given priority, but anyone who meets the licensing and educational criteria is encouraged to apply.

• Provincial Pharmacy Technician certification — either through a completed Community College program or equivalent, plus the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada Qualifying Exam
• Valid Pharmacy Technician licence in good standing in the province of Ontario
• Computer skills for working with pharmacy management and point-of-sale systems
• Math skills for accurate prescription filling, transactions, and inventory management
• Member service skills — the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients
• Preference given to candidates with current Costco Pharmacy experience

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 technician credentials and relevant experience before submitting.

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