Pharmacy Assistant L1(Shipper/Receiver) - 6 months contract Full time

About CareRx Corporation 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 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 dispensary software * Processing, adjudicating, dispensing, and filling prescriptions via Pacmed automation * Preparing 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 * Working knowledge of pharmacy calculations * Visual acuity, numeracy, detail oriented, manual dexterity appropriate for handling strip packs, prescription bottles and labels * 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 * Experience with KROLL and/or Pacmed an asset Location: This is on-site role at our Calgary pharmacy located at 10748 74 St. SE, AB T2C5N6 location and follows a five-day workweek with participation in on-call rotation for weekends. This is a 6 month contract position. Opportunity: This is a current existing position AI Disclosure: CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates 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.

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for preparing, packaging, and organizing medication deliveries while ensuring accurate documentation. They support pharmacists and technicians by processing prescriptions and maintaining a clean, safe, and confidential work environment.

Candidates must have experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or a relevant certification from an accredited program. Proficiency in pharmacy calculations, Microsoft Office, and strong attention to detail are required for this role.

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Detail-orientedPreferred
• DocumentationPreferred
• Manual dexterityPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred

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• Pharmacy calculations
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Customer service
• KROLL
• Pacmed
• Documentation
• Prescription processing
• Manual dexterity
• Numeracy
• Visual acuity
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Composure
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Adjudication
• Artificial Intelligence
• Assisted Living
• Automation
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Disabilities
• Interpersonal Communications
• Long-Term Care
• Fine Motor Skills
• Medical Prescription
• Nursing
• Visual Acuity
• Team Oriented
• Calmness Under Pressure
• Detail Oriented

• Healthcare
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Shipper/Receiver
• Pharmacy Aide
• Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
• Pharmacy Aides

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week