Registered Pharmacy Technician (18 Month Contract with $5K Signing Bonus)

Mypharmacare; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in specialty pharmacy services is seeking a dedicated Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Parksville. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and a $5K signing bonus. You will be responsible for accurate prescription dispensing, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining high standards of customer care. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors. If you're passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Professional Licensing Reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Employee Discount Program

Continuing Education

Employee Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Internal Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Proven ability to foster partnerships with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and ensure compliance with laws.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team for optimal resident care.

Skills

Kroll

Data Entry

Compounding Medications

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Catalyst

Med e-care

Job description

Registered Pharmacy Technician (18 Month Contract with $5K Signing Bonus)

Job Category: Pharmacy

Requisition Number: REGIS005796

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• Posted : May 8, 2025
• Full-Time

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1176 Franklin's Gull Rd
Parksville, BC V9P, CAN

1176 Franklin's Gull Rd
Parksville, BC V9P, CAN

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 a place for you.

Position Summary

CareRx Parksville is seeking to hire a Pharmacy Technician to join our great Specialty Pharmacy team located in Parksville, BC.

This is a Full Time opportunity 5 days per week (40 hours/week) and prior experience with Kroll, data entry of new/refill prescriptions, operating a Pac Vision machine, and compounding medications are all assets to being considered for this position.

Under the general direction of the designated Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacy Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately. Prescriptions are to be dispensed in compliance with provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy.

Compensation: $33.00 - $36.00/hour

Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

Your Day To Day:

• Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication orders are dispensed accurately, safely, timely and completely while optimizing medication continuity and resident outcomes
• Complete daily pharmacy dispensing tasks in accordance with established work place policies and procedures
• Consult with members of the pharmacy management team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day to day work functions
• Communicate with all members of the resident care team while maintaining professionalism by following corporate policies to ensure the highest standard of customer care, optimal resident care and quality of pharmacy service
• Maintain accurate, organized and complete resident health records ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care at all times
• Data Entry with Kroll andPoint Click Care (PCC), Catalyst, and Med e-care
• Follow all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy at all times
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring of pharmacy inventory
• Participate in the training and support for newly hired and existing pharmacy team members when required
• Participate in ongoing continuing education, remaining current in pharmaceutical, medical and professional licensing information in addition to corporate updates, policies, and standards
• Prepare and compound medications as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

What You Will Bring To The Team:

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (RPhT)
• Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the health care team
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a fast paced environment
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise in a professional and mature manner
• Must be self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently
• Understanding of provincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities
• Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality

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

What you will love about working for CareRx:

• Professional Licensing, Membership, and Insurance reimbursement
• RRSP Matching
• Perkopolis Employee Discount Program
• Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards
• National Culture Events (Holidays, Team Lunches, Contests, Wellness)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Internal growth opportunities

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, 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.