Pharmacy Assistant - Cambridge, Canada - CareRx

CareRx

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About CareRx
CareRx is Canada's leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors communities.

We serve over 92,000 residents in over 1,500 seniors and other congregate care 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 strategically located across the country.

This allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner and quickly respond to routine changes in medication management.

We use best-in-class technology that automates the preparation and verification of multi-dose compliance packaging of medication, providing the highest levels of safety and adherence for individuals with complex medication regimes.

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 an opportunity 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.

This is an entry level position and a great opportunity to start a career in a new field No experience in Pharmacy is required, training will be provided.

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
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 teamoriented attitude

Qualities for Success:

Ability to manage changing priorities
Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
Customer service oriented
Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills

Application Process

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

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support for a cause
Team player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:
Preferred

Worklife balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Job security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe