Local Pharmacy Assistant

Orange Health Medical Centres; Sutton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation based on experience

Job summary

A medical pharmacy organization located in Sutton is looking for a detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in prescription workflow and will assist pharmacists with various tasks including prescription processing, compliance packaging, and inventory management. Candidates with 1–2 years of experience in Canada and those familiar with Kroll Pharmacy Software are preferred. We offer a supportive team environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in Canada is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of prescription workflow and pharmacy operations is essential.
• Experience in a high-volume prescription environment is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with prescription processing and data entry.
• Manage prescription preparation and workflow coordination.
• Support compliance packaging and medication synchronization.

Skills

Kroll Pharmacy Software

Prescription workflow understanding

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant – Orange Health Pharmacy (Sutton Location)

IMPORTANT: LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY – OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Location: Sutton West, Ontario

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible based on candidate)

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.