Entry-Level Pharmacy Assistant (Training Provided)

CareRx Corporation; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits

Defined Work Schedule

Stability and Growth

Job summary

CareRx Corporation is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant (entry level; training provided) to join our pharmacy team serving long-term care and retirement communities in Burnaby. You will help prepare, package, and organize medication deliveries while supporting daily operations in accordance with Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

This on-site role offers a five-day workweek with weekend rotations. Training will be provided, and previous pharmacy experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certification from an accredited program is preferred; training provided.
• Experience with KROLL and/or PacMed is an asset.
• Visual acuity, numeracy, detail oriented; careful handling of strip packs and labels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure precise record-keeping and prescription information is filled via dispensary software.
• Prepare medication for compliance packaging and maintain workflow for prescriptions within timelines.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management and operate automated dispensing if needed.
• Manage returns and expired products from nursing homes, including packing and disposal.
• Prepare creams and liquids, generate daily and weekly production reports.
• Maintain stock levels, reorder medications, and prepare manual and automated packaging.
• Ensure accurate documentation, maintain confidentiality, and support a clean pharmacy environment.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy Assistant certification

Tools

KROLL

PacMed

Job description

CareRx Corporation is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant (entry level; training provided) to join our pharmacy team serving long-term care and retirement communities in Burnaby. You will help prepare, package, and organize medication deliveries while supporting daily operations in accordance with Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

This on-site role offers a five-day workweek with weekend rotations. Training will be provided, and previous pharmacy experience is welcome but not required.