Pharmacy Assistant – Training Provided, Impactful LTC Care

Canadian Inclusion; Barrie; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRx is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant, L1, to join our pharmacy team supporting LTC homes and retirement communities. You will assist with the preparation, packaging, and organization of medication deliveries, while upholding Pharmacy Standards of Practice and supporting daily operations.

This entry-level role offers training, on-site work in Barrie, a five-day workweek with on-call weekend rotation, and a compensation range of $18.50–$20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience or certification in Pharmacy Assistant roles is preferred with training provided.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure precise record-keeping of prescription information via dispensary software.
• Prepare and label medication for compliance packs and maintain workflow for prescriptions.
• Process refills in Kroll and package medications.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management and operate PacMed for dispensing.
• Maintain stock levels, restock shelves, and generate daily/weekly production reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain a clean pharmacy environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Pharmacy Assistant program certification

Tools

KROLL

PacMed

Job description

CareRx is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant, L1, to join our pharmacy team supporting LTC homes and retirement communities. You will assist with the preparation, packaging, and organization of medication deliveries, while upholding Pharmacy Standards of Practice and supporting daily operations.

This entry-level role offers training, on-site work in Barrie, a five-day workweek with on-call weekend rotation, and a compensation range of $18.50–$20.00 per hour.