PositionSummaryย
At CareRx, we are shaping the future of senior care through pharmacy services that make a real difference. As Canadaโs trusted leader in specialty pharmacy services for long-term care, retirementย 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.ย
CareRx isย looking forย aย Pharmacy Assistant (Entry level- Training Provided)ย 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.ย
Why you should join CareRxย
Collaborative Team: Work with colleagues who share a passion forย shaping the future ofย senior care.ย
Make a Real Impact: Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits othersย within the communities we serve.ย
Flexibleย Benefits:ย For eligible roles,ย enjoyย flexibleย medical and dental coverageย that fits your needs.ย
Defined Work Schedule:ย Offersย a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours.ย
Focus onย Care:ย Work in an environment where your clinical expertiseย takes priority โ without the demands of retail pharmacy.ย
Supportive Culture:ย Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connectionย and shared purpose drive everything we do.ย
Stabilityย andย Growth: Join aย well-establishedย Canadianย company with a strong foundation for job securityย and opportunities to grow your career.ย
Appreciation in Action:ย We recognize great workย through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation.ย
Celebrationsย and Community:ย From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun โ we make time to connect, celebrateย and enjoy the moments that bring us together.ย
Role Accountabilities:ย
- Ensure precise record-keeping and prescription information from nursing staff is filled via dispensary softwareย
- Prepare medication for compliance packaging and maintain workflow for receiving and processing prescriptions within timelines.ย
- Assist with pharmacy inventory management and potentially operateย automated dispensing machine (PacMed)for processing and filling prescriptionsย
- Manage returns and expired products from nursing homes, including unpacking, sorting and disposal of medicationsย
- Preparing creams and liquids, and generate daily and weekly production reportsย
- 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 environmentย
Whatย Youย Will Bring to The Team:ย
- Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certification from an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program is preferred, but not required - training will be provided for the positionย
- Experience with KROLL and/or Pacmed an assetย
- Visual acuity, numeracy, detail oriented, manual dexterityย required forย appropriate handlingย ofย strip packs, prescription bottles and labelsย
- Strong verbal and written communication skillsย
- Excellent organizational skills and detail orientedย
See whatย one of our current Pharmacy Assistants has to say about working at CareRxย
"Since joining CareRx 1.5 years ago, Iโve had the chance to take on new challenges and grow in my role. The support and encouragement from the team have made a big difference in my development personally and professionally. Thereโs a strong sense of community here, with a great balance of hard work and celebration. Whether itโs team events, daily tasks, or recognition, CareRx truly values its employees and creates a positive environment to thrive in."ย
Compensation Range:ย $18 - $20/hour. Actualย pay rate will be based on the individual candidateโs credentials and experience.ย
Location:ย This is on-site role at our Ottawa pharmacy located at 2447 Kaladar Ave Ottawa, ON K1V8B9 and follows a five-day workweek with participation in weekend rotation.
Opportunity:ย This is a current existing positionย
AI Disclosure:ย CareRx does not use AI to screen candidatesย
Application Processย
CareRx is committed to employment equity and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provideย accommodationsย upon request throughout the selection process.ย
All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screeningย which can include depending on role,ย Criminal Record Check,Credit Check, Driverโs Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registrationย and Referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.ย