Pharmacy Assistant - Training Provided - Contract
About The Position
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 for an 18-month contract 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.
Requirements
- Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant 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
- Visual acuity, numeracy, 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
Responsibilities
- Ensure precise record-keeping and prescription information from nursing staff is filled via dispensary software
- Prepare medication for compliance packaging and maintain workflow for receiving and processing prescriptions within timelines.
- Assist with pharmacy inventory management and potentially operate automated dispensing machine (PacMed) for processing and filling prescriptions
- Manage returns and expired products from nursing homes, including unpacking, sorting and disposal of medications
- Preparing creams and liquids, and generate daily and weekly production reports
- Maintain stock levels, reorder medications, and prepare both manual and automated compliance packaging.
- Ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining confidentiality, adhering to ethical standards, and contributing to a clean pharmacy environment
Benefits
- flexible medical and dental coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
