Pharmacy Assistant (Entry Level - Training Provided)

Job details
Job type
Full-time
 
Location
Cambridge, ON N1R 8E1
 
Full job description
About CareRx

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than +6,000 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

The Pharmacy Assistant plays an important role in the quality and safety of our medications. They assist in the preparation, packaging and organization of the medication deliveries, which requires an exceptional attention to detail. Their support to the Pharmacists and Technicians is essential to maintaining our quality standards.

Your Day to Day:

Ensuring accurate documentation of completed work as per policies and procedures
Preparing prescriptions (gathering data from nursing staff) to be filled via pharmacy software
Processing, adjudicating, and filling prescriptions
Preparing compounds, creams, liquids, etc.
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards
What You Bring To The Team:

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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong interpersonal communication skills, able to maintain a professional demeanor when speaking with clientele
Remains calm under pressure and is able to meet tight deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated customer service experience; strong motivation to succeed
Possess a positive, cooperative and team-oriented attitude
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
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.

Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
 
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