Pharmacy Assistant, L1

Canadian Inclusion; London; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Job summary

CareRx Corporation is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant, L1 to support LTC homes and retirement communities. You will assist with medication preparation, packaging, labeling, and daily pharmacy operations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to standards of practice, with training provided where needed. Join a well-established Canadian company focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Assistant experience or certification preferred; training will be provided.
• Basic working knowledge of pharmacy inventory processes.
• Experience with KROLL and/or PacMed is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate prescription information is recorded in dispensary software.
• Prepare and label medications for compliance packs and maintain timely processing of prescriptions.
• Process refills and packaging of medications (blister packs, vials, strips).
• Assist with inventory management and operation of automated dispensing equipment.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Kroll experience

PacMed experience

Inventory knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Assistant certification preferred

Tools

KROLL

PacMed

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant, L1 (Finance)

About CareRx Corporation

At CareRx, we are shaping the future of senior care through pharmacy services that make a real difference. As Canada's trusted leader in specialty pharmacy services for long-term care, retirement and congregate living communities, we are committed to enhancing the health of Canadians with unique and complex medication needs. Our goal is to improve clinical outcomes and provide personalized care every step of the way.

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 m edications
• Preparing creams and liquids
• G enerate daily and weekly production reports
• Maintain stock levels, r estocking shelves and reorder medications
• P repar e 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 certif ication 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