Pharmacy Assistant L1 (Entry Level - Training Provided)

About CareRx

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.

Pharmacy Assistant L1 | CareRx Parksville

Reporting To: Pharmacy Operations Manager

Compensation: $18 - 22 per hour

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

The Pharmacy Assistant, Level 1 supports the efficient functioning of the pharmacy and assists in the dispensing of medications, working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager. They provide superior customer service in a friendly, knowledgeable and professional manner and focuses on the achievement of pharmacy excellence in the areas of customer service, workflow efficiencies, and inventory management. The Pharmacy Assistant, L1 primarily supports the pharmacy in the production department.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packaging medications (i.e., blister packs, vials, strips)
• Receiving and sending inventory orders
• Managing inventory

• Restocking shelves with medications

• Prepares compounds, creams, liquids.
• Labelling
• Synchronizing data with our PacMed machine
• Processing refills in Kroll
• Running PacMed machine
• Completing corrections of medication rolls through PacVision
• Organizing and coordinating deliveries to shipping
• Monitoring medication expiration dates and assisting with disposal of expired or unused medications
• Preparing compounds, creams, liquids, etc.
• Contributing to the overall organization and cleanliness of the pharmacy environment
• Day-to-day maintenance of our pharmacy operations both independently and in cooperation with teammates.

Other duties will be assigned as required for business needs within the Pharmacy Assistant scope of responsibilities.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• This is an entry level position, previous experience is not required.
• Working knowledge of Kroll and eMAR systems is an asset.
• Competency with Microsoft Office software is an asset.
• Ability to operate PACMed and PACVision machines is an asset.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• 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
• Integrity
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to adapt to change
• Excellent time management

PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES

• This position requires the selected candidate to sit, stand, walk, and ascend/descend a flight of stairs throughout the day.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in a related program, or relevant experience

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Pharmacy Manager
• Pharmacists
• Registered Technicians
• Pharmacy Assistants
• Drivers

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Nursing Staff
• Vendors

Application Process:

Care Rx 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, Vulnerable Sector 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.