Entry-Level Pharmacy Assistant — Training Included

CareRx; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Training provided

Flexible benefits

Job summary

CareRx is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant for our Mississauga pharmacy, supporting LTC homes and retirement communities. You will assist in medication preparation, packaging and daily operations while following Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

Training is provided for entry-level candidates. We value teamwork, accuracy and a patient-centered approach as you support inventory, documentation, and compliant packaging.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certification from an accredited program. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate record-keeping and prescription information via dispensary software.
• Prepare medications for compliance packaging and maintain workflow within timelines.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management and operate automated dispensing machine (PacMed) for processing.
• Manage returns and expired products from nursing homes, including disposal of medications.
• Prepare creams and liquids and generate daily/weekly production reports.
• Maintain stock levels and reorder medications; prepare manual and automated packaging.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in a clean pharmacy environment.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

Pharmacy Assistant certification

Tools

KROLL

PacMed

Job description

CareRx is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant for our Mississauga pharmacy, supporting LTC homes and retirement communities. You will assist in medication preparation, packaging and daily operations while following Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

Training is provided for entry-level candidates. We value teamwork, accuracy and a patient-centered approach as you support inventory, documentation, and compliant packaging.