Pharmacy Assistant

Medical Arts Pharmacy; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Store discount

Vision care

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Ontario is urgently hiring for a full-time, permanent pharmacy position. Responsibilities include dispensing prescription medications, entering prescriptions into Kroll software, and managing inventory. Applicants should have at least 2 years of pharmacy experience and strong customer service ethics. The role offers benefits like health care, paid time off, and a wage between $18-$24/hour. Proficiency in French is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in pharmacy is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; spoken French is a plus.
• Experience in inventory management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Pharmacist to dispense medications and answer queries.
• Enter prescriptions in software and manage inventory levels.
• Maintain calmness under pressure and manage responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service ethics

Computer/data entry skills

Pharmacy calculations

Tools

Kroll

PacMed machine

Job description

Medical Arts Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy with two locations in Cornwall. We provide pharmaceutical services to individuals living in the community, residents in long‑term care, retirement homes, and continuing care facilities.

Our Vision

To be the most trusted local provider of pharmaceutical care providing a superior experience for prescribers, patients, and caregivers using best practices, across all settings.

Our Mission

To make a positive difference in the care of people and the personal care organizations we serve. We provide ethical counsel and support to medical professionals and patients to enhance the safe use of medications and medical devices.

Our Values

• Customer focus
• Competency
• Compassion
• Confidentiality
• Community minded
• Continuous improvement

Urgently hiring

Responsibilities

• Work with the Pharmacist in dispensing prescription medications, answering general questions and referring to the Pharmacist when necessary.
• Enter prescriptions in the prescription software (Kroll) and fill/bill such prescriptions.
• Experience on a PacMed machine would be an asset, or any other filling machine.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify approaching and critical expiry dates.
• Possess a working knowledge of pharmacy calculations.
• Have proficient computer/data entry skills.
• Show a ‘can do’ attitude when tasked with responsibilities.
• Have a proven attendance record.
• Demonstrate strong customer service ethics.
• Remain calm under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines; able to manage in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; spoken French would be an asset.
• Possess a positive, cooperative and team-oriented attitude.
• Inventory management experience is an asset.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Experience

• Pharmacy: 2 years (Required)

Work remotely

• No

Wage : $18.00-$24.00 per hour (based on company wage grid guidelines)

To learn more about our pharmacy visit our website: medicalartspharmacy.ca. Please email your resume in confidence to Matt Paquette HR Generalist. [e-mail]. Medical Arts Pharmacy would like to thank everyone for their interest, however only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.