pharmacy assistant - temporary assignment.

This is an immediate opening - if selected and all compliance is successfully completed in a timely manner, then you can start as early as December 22nd and make an impact on day one! There is also potential for a December 29th start, if required. While this is a month-to-month temporary assignment to help ensure prescription fulfillment accuracy and service excellence, there is a possiblity for this assignment to potentially evolve into a permanent position for the right candidate, but we can only guarantee a temporary assignment at this time so if you are excited to learn, gain experience and support patient care in a unique way and you'd be just as happy to help on a temporary basis, apply today!

Have questions or hesitations? Contact Jennifer Andrew at 905-302-6450 or jennifer.andrew@randstad.ca for more details prior to applying.

Advantages
Pharmacy Assistant and Shipping Coordinator - Temporary Assignment - St. John's, NL - Healthcare

Why should you apply for this position?

Competitive rate of pay, depending on experience

Great Schedule: Enjoy a consistent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with potential future shift to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). No nights or weekends required.

Immediate Start: Get hired and started quickly - ideal for those looking to secure employment before the end of the year.

Supportive Environment: Training is provided for those who need a touch of support to get started!

Comfortable Work Setting: Modern building, comfortable attire and footwear is suitable - happy to provide more details!


Responsibilities
Pharmacy Assistant and Shipping Coordinator - Temporary Assignment - St. John's, NL - Healthcare

In this role, your primary focus will be supporting the team with prescription packaging and preparation to free-up team members to support shipping duties. The intention is that you would also eventually be trained on shipping duties as well, so you can develop a variety of skills and help in various areas of the pharmacy. Your day-to-day will include:

Prescription Packaging: Accurately package prescriptions (filling, labeling)

Inventory Retrieval: Retrieve specific items from shelving or frig as needed for orders.

Data Entry: Enter lot numbers and expiry dates with high precision into Kroll (training can be provided if you are new to the system)

Labeling & Shipping Prep: Label prescriptions and assist in boxing shipments (including packing foam coolers).

Limited Customer Service: Assist with in-person pickups on occasion.

Future Duties: If you demonstrate strong performance, you may be trained to assist with broader shipping duties.


Qualifications
Pharmacy Assistant and Shipping Coordinator - Temporary Assignment - St. John's, NL - Healthcare

We are looking for a candidate who learns quickly and pays strict attention to detail.

Pharmacy Experience: Previous experience in a pharmacy setting or familiarity with Kroll software will set you up for immediate success.

Attention to Detail: Accuracy is critical in prescription fulfillment; you must be meticulous with numbers and labels.

Communication: Functional English communication skills are required.

Reliability: Must be able to work independently after training and commit to the Monday-Friday schedule and temporary assignment.

Compliance: Must be legally eligible to work full-time hours in Canada, able to provide a minimum of one supervisory reference (ideally two), complete a criminal background check, sign an NDA and complete H&S training (online) - we will support you throughout this process

Summary
Pharmacy Assistant and Shipping Coordinator - Temporary Assignment - St. John's, NL - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

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Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division specializes in permanent and long-term direct-hire contract placements across a variety of healthcare sectors in major centres throughout Canada. We are committed to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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✔ Introductory Chat – If your profile is a potential fit, you may be contacted by our team for a 10–15-minute informal conversation to explore alignment with the role.

✔ Assessment & Presentation – For strong matches, we’ll conduct a more in-depth assessment and may present your profile to the client’s hiring team.

✔ Interview Coordination – If selected to move forward, we’ll coordinate interviews and help you prepare.

✔ Offer & Onboarding Support – If offered the role, you’ll be employed directly by our client (temporary support staff may be directly employed by Randstad Canada). We assist with coordination and background checks, and ensure you’re prepared for your first day.

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