LTC Pharmacy Support Specialist – On-Site Edmonton

Canadian Inclusion; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRx is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to join our pharmacy team and support a group of LTC Homes and Retirement Communities in Edmonton. You will assist with preparation, labeling, and organization of medications, and help with daily pharmacy operations in line with Standards of Practice.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and efficient workflow in a non-retail environment, with competitive benefits and predictable hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certificate preferred, but not required - training will be provided for the position.
• Familiarity with KROLL and PacMed is an asset.
• Basic working knowledge of pharmacy inventory processes.
• Attention to detail and manual dexterity required for handling of packs and labels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure precise record-keeping and prescription information from nursing staff is filled via dispensary software.
• Prepare and label medication for compliance packs and maintain workflow for receiving and processing prescriptions within timelines.
• Processing refills in Kroll.
• Packaging medications (i.e., blister packs, vials, strips).
• Synchronizing data with the PacMed machine.
• Completing corrections of medication rolls through PacVision.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management and operate automated dispensing machine (PacMed).
• Manage returns and expired products from nursing homes, including unpacking, sorting and disposal of medications.
• Preparing creams and liquids.
• Generate daily and weekly production reports.
• Maintain stock levels and restock shelves.
• Prepare both manual and automated compliance packaging.
• Ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining confidentiality, adhering to ethical standards.
• Day-to-day maintenance of our pharmacy operations both independently and in cooperation with teammates.
• Other duties may be assigned within the Pharmacy Assistant scope.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Packaging medications

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Assistant program (preferred)

Tools

KROLL

PacMed

PacVision

Job description

CareRx is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to join our pharmacy team and support a group of LTC Homes and Retirement Communities in Edmonton. You will assist with preparation, labeling, and organization of medications, and help with daily pharmacy operations in line with Standards of Practice.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and efficient workflow in a non-retail environment, with competitive benefits and predictable hours.