Local Pharmacy Assistant

Georgina Chamber; Canada; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Modern clinic-pharmacy facility

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Orange Health Pharmacy in Sutton West, Ontario is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join our fast-paced team at our integrated clinic-pharmacy facility. You will assist pharmacists with prescription processing, labeling, and workflow coordination; support compliance packaging and medication management; handle patient inquiries and maintain confidential records.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of Canadian experience, be accurate, collaborative, and capable of delivering compassionate care in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in Canada.
• Experience with high-volume prescription environments.
• Familiarity with medication compliance packaging and batch dispensing.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with prescription processing and data entry
• Manage prescription preparation, labeling, and workflow coordination
• Support compliance packaging (e.g., blister packs/Dispill systems)
• Coordinate and maintain medication synchronization and batch processing workflows
• Assist in servicing institutional and community-based care programs (e.g., long-term care and assisted living medication management)
• Handle incoming calls, patient inquiries, and front-store support
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality compliance
• Inventory management, ordering, and stock organization

Skills

Prescription workflow

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Kroll Pharmacy Software

Job description

Sutton West, Ontario • Full-time
CA$39,000 - CA$54,000 annually

About the Job

IMPORTANT: LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY – OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Pharmacy Assistant – Orange Health Pharmacy (Sutton Location) Location: Sutton West, Ontario Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible based on candidate)
About Us: Orange Health Pharmacy, formerly Sutton Apothecary, has proudly served the Georgina community for over 125 years with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and innovation. We are a modern, community-focused pharmacy integrated within a medical clinic, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care, medication management services, and support to long-term care and community-based patients. Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Pharmacy Assistant to join our Sutton team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong experience in prescription workflow, compliance packaging, and collaborative patient care support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with prescription processing and data entry
• Manage prescription preparation, labeling, and workflow coordination
• Support compliance packaging (e.g., blister packs/Dispill systems)
• Coordinate and maintain medication synchronization and batch processing workflows
• Assist in servicing institutional and community-based care programs (e.g., long-term care and assisted living medication management)
• Handle incoming calls, patient inquiries, and front-store support
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality compliance
• Inventory management, ordering, and stock organization

Required Qualifications

• Mandatory: Experience with Kroll Pharmacy Software
• Minimum 1–2 years experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in Canada
• Strong understanding of prescription workflow and pharmacy operations
• Experience with high-volume prescription environments
• Familiarity with medication compliance packaging and cycle dispensing
• Experience supporting structured medication programs for residential or care-based settings (preferred)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a healthcare team

Preferred Assets

• Experience working in integrated clinic-pharmacy environments
• Knowledge of Ontario pharmacy regulations and OCP standards
• Experience with delivery coordination and medication logistics
• Multitasking ability in a fast-paced, patient-focused setting

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work within a modern medical-pharmacy integrated facility
• Career growth within an expanding healthcare organization
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Important Application Requirement: This position is open only to candidates currently residing in Canada with valid work authorization. Overseas applicants will not be considered.

At Orange Health Pharmacy, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community—join us in making a meaningful impact every day.

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