Local Pharmacy Assistant
Sutton West, Ontario•Full-time
CA$39,000 - CA$54,000 annually
CA$39,000 - CA$54,000 annually
About the Job
IMPORTANT: LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY – OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Pharmacy Assistant – Orange Health Pharmacy (Sutton Location)
Location: Sutton West, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible based on candidate)
About Us:
Orange Health Pharmacy, formerly Sutton Apothecary, has proudly served the Georgina community for over 125 years with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and innovation.
We are a modern, community-focused pharmacy integrated within a medical clinic, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care, medication management services, and support to long-term care and community-based patients.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Pharmacy Assistant to join our Sutton team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong experience in prescription workflow, compliance packaging, and collaborative patient care support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist pharmacists with prescription processing and data entry
- Manage prescription preparation, labeling, and workflow coordination
- Support compliance packaging (e.g., blister packs/Dispill systems)
- Coordinate and maintain medication synchronization and batch processing workflows
- Assist in servicing institutional and community-based care programs (e.g., long-term care and assisted living medication management)
- Handle incoming calls, patient inquiries, and front-store support
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality compliance
- Inventory management, ordering, and stock organization
Required Qualifications:
- Mandatory: Experience with Kroll Pharmacy Software
- Minimum 1–2 years experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in Canada
- Strong understanding of prescription workflow and pharmacy operations
- Experience with high-volume prescription environments
- Familiarity with medication compliance packaging and cycle dispensing
- Experience supporting structured medication programs for residential or care-based settings (preferred)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a healthcare team
Preferred Assets:
- Experience working in integrated clinic-pharmacy environments
- Knowledge of Ontario pharmacy regulations and OCP standards
- Experience with delivery coordination and medication logistics
- Multitasking ability in a fast-paced, patient-focused setting
What We Offer:
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work within a modern medical-pharmacy integrated facility
- Career growth within an expanding healthcare organization
- Competitive compensation based on experience
Important Application Requirement:
This position is open only to candidates currently residing in Canada with valid work authorization. Overseas applicants will not be considered.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability.
At Orange Health Pharmacy, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community—join us in making a meaningful impact every day.