Pharmacy Assistant

Intello Technologies Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Pension and share purchase programs

Community involvement opportunities

Career growth and development

Job summary

TELUS Health in Richmond Hill, ON is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for a full-time, onsite role in a modern, technology-enabled pharmacy. You will work with Pharmacists and Technicians to prepare medications and manage inventory.

The position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and patient care, with opportunities to grow in a collaborative healthcare team and contribute to central fill operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or equivalent hands-on pharmacy role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills—accuracy is critical.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Solid understanding of provincial pharmacy regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications accurately using manual methods and robotic dispensing systems.
• Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, and restocking medications and supplies across standard and central fill operations.
• Process administrative tasks including insurance claims, patient records, and pharmacy software documentation.
• Support high-volume central fill operations with precision and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment while adhering to provincial regulations and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with Pharmacists, RPTs, and team members to deliver excellent patient service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Assistant program

Tools

Pharmacy software

Robotic dispensing systems

Job description

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Join our Pharmacy team and make a real difference in patient care.

About the Team & Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant to join our fast-paced Richmond Hill pharmacy team. You'll work directly with Pharmacists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians in a modern, technology-enabled environment where accuracy and teamwork matter. Your day will include prescription preparation, inventory management, and supporting our central fill operations—all while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

This is a full-time, onsite role with flexibility to work both day and evening shifts. You'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to serving our community with excellence.

What You'll Do

Prepare medications accurately using both manual methods and state-of-the-art robotic dispensing systems

Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, and restocking medications and supplies across standard and central fill operations

Process administrative tasks including insurance claims, patient record management, and pharmacy software documentation

Support high-volume central fill operations with precision and efficiency

Maintain compliance by ensuring a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment while adhering to all provincial pharmacy regulations and safety guidelines

Collaborate seamlessly with Pharmacists, RPTs, and team members to deliver excellent patient service

Qualifications

What You Bring

Must-haves:

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous pharmacy experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or equivalent hands-on pharmacy role

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills—accuracy is critical

Ability to work efficiently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Solid understanding of provincial pharmacy regulations and guidelines

Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills

Nice-to-haves:

Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Assistant program

Experience with pharmacy software and computer systems

Familiarity with robotic dispensing systems and central fill operations

Proven track record of steady employment and reliability

Why Join Us?

Work in a modern pharmacy environment with cutting-edge technology

Be part of a collaborative team that prioritizes patient care and professional development

Full-time, stable employment with flexible shift options

Make a direct impact on your community's health and wellbeing

Location: 100% Onsite in Richmond Hill, ON
Shifts: Day and evening flexibility required

Salary Range: $39,000 - $73,000

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunitiestodevelop your skills
• And much more …

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team memberwill be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Health

We’re looking for clinicians, programmers, product developers, sales and marketing people, customer support, and everyone in between. If you have a penchant for turning information into better health outcomes, then we want you to help us develop, implement and manage the most innovative healthcare solutions possible.

We are honoured to be recognized

21,166
Physicians using TELUS Health electronic medical records

140 million+
Health claims processed using TELUS Health solutions

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.