Pharmacy Clerk Certified – Costco, St. John’s, NL
Location: St. John's, NL | Company: Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Clerk for its pharmacy at 75 Danny Drive in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This position supports pharmacists with prescription preparation, patient service, inventory management, insurance claims and computerized pharmacy records.
The role combines front-counter service with pharmacy operations and administrative support. Employees assist patients, retrieve prescriptions, process payments, help prepare prescriptions within provincial regulations and maintain accurate records. Candidates with current pharmacy experience will receive preference, and applicants must meet the education and certification requirements applicable to the position.
Supporting Costco Pharmacy Operations
Certified Pharmacy Clerks work closely with pharmacists to help prescriptions move accurately and efficiently through the dispensing process. Responsibilities may include receiving written prescriptions, retrieving completed orders, entering permitted information into the pharmacy computer system and assisting with medication preparation under direct pharmacist supervision.
The position also involves regular interaction with patients. Employees answer phones, help members locate products, process pharmacy transactions and provide courteous service at the counter while protecting confidential patient information. Because pharmacy responsibilities are regulated, all dispensing-related duties must remain within the limits permitted by provincial rules.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Daily responsibilities extend across prescription support, customer service, insurance processing, inventory and department maintenance. Accuracy and confidentiality are important throughout each part of the job.
Patient Service
Assists patients at the pharmacy counter, receives prescriptions for the pharmacist, retrieves completed prescriptions and answers routine questions or phone calls.
Prescription Support
Helps update patient profiles and enter prescription information into the pharmacy computer system to the extent permitted by provincial regulations.
Medication Preparation
Supports the pharmacist by retrieving stock bottles, counting or pouring medications, restocking, labelling and pricing prescriptions under direct supervision.
Insurance and Accounting
Prepares third-party insurance claims, processes invoices and completes required accounting entries using Costco’s computerized pharmacy systems.
Inventory and Merchandising
Orders, receives, tags and stocks prescription drugs, pharmacy supplies and over-the-counter merchandise according to storage and merchandising standards.
Department Maintenance
Keeps the pharmacy clean and organized through sweeping, mopping, wiping and dusting and may operate the trash compactor and cardboard baler as required.
Education and Certification Requirements
Candidates must have completed a pharmacy diploma at a Community College or hold Costco Pharmacy Clerk certification. Where provincial requirements apply, applicants must also have completed the appropriate certification for the province in which they will work.
Current pharmacy experience is preferred and may give applicants an advantage during the hiring process. The official posting also identifies computer, mathematics and member service skills as preferred, reflecting the combination of prescription processing, financial transactions and patient interaction involved in this position.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
The Certified Pharmacy Clerk position requires careful handling of information, accurate transaction processing and professional communication. Several practical abilities directly support these responsibilities.
Comfort with computerized pharmacy systems supports prescription entry, insurance claims, invoice processing, patient records and inventory management.
Basic mathematics is useful when handling payments, making change, processing transactions and supporting medication preparation procedures.
Protecting personal and prescription information is essential when updating profiles, handling medications and communicating with patients.
Prompt and courteous communication helps patients feel supported when dropping off prescriptions, collecting medication or asking for assistance.
Careful handling of prescriptions, inventory, invoices, labels and department records helps maintain reliable pharmacy operations.
Working in the St. John’s Pharmacy
This opportunity is based at Costco’s 75 Danny Drive warehouse in St. John’s. Certified Pharmacy Clerks work within a regulated pharmacy environment while remaining part of Costco’s broader membership warehouse operation. Daily activities may move between the prescription counter, dispensing support, inventory management and over-the-counter merchandise.
The role also includes creating product signs, supporting over-the-counter merchandising and maintaining clean work areas. Employees must follow pharmacy safety and security procedures and may occasionally assist elsewhere in the warehouse when operational needs require additional support.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the Costco Pharmacy Clerk Certified position in St. John’s can review the official vacancy and submit an application through Costco’s recruitment platform. Applicants should clearly include their pharmacy diploma or Costco Pharmacy Clerk certification, any required provincial certification and relevant pharmacy experience.
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