Pharmacy Assistant, L1

CareRx Corporation; London; Vor Ort; CAD 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible medical and dental coverage

Predictable hours

Team collaboration

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

CareRx Corporation seeks a Pharmacy Assistant L1 to support pharmacy operations for LTC homes and retirement communities in London, ON. You will assist with medication preparation, labeling, packaging, and daily dispensing workflows in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring experience or certification, knowledge of inventory processes, and strong communication, detail‑oriented approach, and manual dexterity. This on-site role emphasizes patient safety and team collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certification preferred, but training provided.
• Experience with KROLL and PacMed an asset.
• Basic working knowledge of pharmacy inventory processes.
• Visual acuity, detail oriented, manual dexterity for handling packs and labels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Ensure precise record-keeping of prescriptions via dispensary software.
• Prepare and label medication for compliance packs and processing within timelines.
• Processing refills in Kroll.
• Package medications (blister packs, vials, strips).
• Synchronize data with PacMed machine.
• Complete corrections of medication rolls through PacVision.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management and operate PacMed.
• Manage returns and dispose expired products from nursing homes.
• Prepare creams and liquids.
• Generate daily and weekly production reports.
• Maintain stock levels, restock shelves and reorder medications.
• Prepare manual and automated compliance packaging.
• Maintain documentation, confidentiality, and a clean pharmacy environment.
• Day-to-day maintenance of operations with teammates.

Kenntnisse

Pharmacy experience

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Ausbildung

Pharmacy Assistant certification

Tools

KROLL

PacMed

Jobbeschreibung

CareRx is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to join our Pharmacy team in supporting a group of LTC Homes and Retirement Communities. The Pharmacy Assistant will assist with the preparation, packaging, and organization of medication deliveries, while supporting daily operations in accordance with the Pharmacy Standards of Practice.

Why you should join CareRx

Collaborative Team: Work with colleagues who share a passion for shaping the future of senior care.

Make a Real Impact: Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits others within the communities we serve.

Flexible Benefits: For eligible roles, enjoy flexible medical and dental coverage that fits your needs.

Defined Work Schedule: Offers a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours.

Focus on Care: Work in an environment where your clinical expertise takes priority — without the demands of retail pharmacy.

Supportive Culture: Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connection and shared purpose drive everything we do.

Stability and Growth: Join a well-established Canadian company with a strong foundation for job security and opportunities to grow your career.

Appreciation in Action: We recognize great work through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation.

Celebrations and Community: From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun — we make time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the moments that bring us together.

Role Accountabilities

The duties listed below are within the scope of the Pharmacy Assistant L1

• Ensure precise record-keeping and prescription information from nursing staff is filled via dispensary software
• Prepare and label medication for compliance pack aging an d 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 po tentiall y operate automated dispensing machine (PacMed) for processing and filling prescriptions
• Manage returns and expired products from nursing homes, including unpacking, sorting and disposa l of medications
• Preparing creams and liquids
• Generate daily and weekly production reports
• Maintain stock levels, restocking shelves and reorder medications
• Prepair both manual and automated compliance packaging.
• Ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining confidentiality, adhering to ethical standards, and contributing to a clean pharmacy environment
• Day-to-day maintenance of our pharmacy operations both independently and in cooperation with teammates
• Other duties will be assigned as required within the Pharmacy Assistant scope of responsibilities.

Shipping

• Organizing and coordinating deliveries to shipping
• Reconciling shipping medications with shipping reports and delivery totes
• Packaging items to ship
• Coordinating with drivers and facilities

What You Will Bring to The Team

• Experience as a Pharmacy Assistan t or certification from an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program is preferred, but not required - training will be provided for the position
• Experience with KROLL and/or Pacmed an asset
• Basic working knowledge of pharmacy inventory processes
• Visual acuity, numeral, detail oriented, manual dexterity required for appropriate handling of strip packs, prescription bottles and labels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented

Physical Demands

This position requires prolonged standing and walking, repetitive hand movements, manual dexterity, visual attention to detail, and the ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry pharmacy supplies weighing up to 25 lbs. The successful candidate must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

See what one of our current Pharmacy Assistants has to say about working at CareRx

"Since joining CareRx 1.5 years ago, I’ve had the chance to take on new challenges and grow in my role. The support and encouragement from the team have made a big difference in my development personally and professionally. There’s a strong sense of community here, with a great balance of hard work and celebration. Whether it’s team events, daily tasks, or recognition, CareRx truly values its employees and creates a positive environment to thrive in."

Compensation Range

$18.50 - $20/hour. Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience.

Location

This is on-site role at our London Pharmacy location and follows a five-day workweek with participation in on-call rotation for weekends.

Work Shifts

Monday to Friday with Saturday rotation. Hours of operations are between 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Opportunity

This is a current existing position

AI Disclosure

CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates