Pharmacy Assistant (Entry Level - Training Provided - Part Time)

CareRx Corporation; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty pharmacy services is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the quality and safety of medications. The role involves preparing prescriptions, maintaining documentation, and supporting pharmacists in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and customer service skills, along with relevant experience. Join a dedicated team committed to resident health and medication system efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant.
• Experience with pharmacy calculations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing prescriptions and documenting work accurately.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Processing and dispensing medications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

KROLL

PointClickCare

Mede-care/E-care

Job description

About CareRx Corporation

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have an opportunity for you.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant plays an important role in the quality and safety of our medications. They assist in the preparation, packaging and organization of the medication deliveries, which requires an exceptional attention to detail. Their support to the Pharmacists and Technicians is essential to maintaining our quality standards.

Your Day To Day

• Ensuring accurate documentation of completed work as per policies and procedures
• Preparing prescriptions (gathering data from nursing staff) to be filled via dispensary software
• Processing, adjudicating, dispensing, and filling prescriptions
• Preparing compounds, creams, liquids, etc.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards
  
  

What You Bring To The Team

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certification from an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program
• 3+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant
• Working knowledge of pharmacy calculations
• Visual acuity, numeracy, detail oriented, manual dexterity appropriate for handling strip packs, prescription bottles and labels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, able to maintain a professional demeanor when speaking with clientele. Remains calm under pressure and is able to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service experience; strong motivation to succeed
• Possess a positive, cooperative and team-oriented attitude
• Experience with KROLL, PointClickCare and Mede-care/E-care an asset
  
  

Qualities For Success

• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
  
  

Application Process

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.