CareRx Corporation·Calgary, Alberta
Ensure accurate documentation of completed work according to policies and procedures.
Prepare prescriptions using data gathered from nursing staff.
Process, adjudicate, dispense, and fill prescriptions using Pacmed automation.
Prepare creams, liquids, and other medication forms.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
Support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in maintaining medication quality standards
<p><strong>About CareRx Corporation</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Pharmacy Assistant</strong> 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. </p> <p><strong>Your Day to Day:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensuring accurate documentation of completed work as per policies and procedures</li> <li>Preparing prescriptions (gathering data from nursing staff) to be filled via dispensary software</li> <li>Processing, adjudicating, dispensing, and filling prescriptions via Pacmed automation</li> <li>Preparing creams, liquids, etc.</li> <li>Maintaining a clean and safe work environment</li> <li>Maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring To The Team:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certification from an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program</li> <li>Working knowledge of pharmacy calculations</li> <li>Visual acuity, numeracy, detail oriented, manual dexterity appropriate for handling strip packs, prescription bottles and labels</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office</li> <li>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</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Demonstrated customer service experience; strong motivation to succeed</li> <li>Possess a positive, cooperative and team-oriented attitude</li> <li>Experience with KROLL and/or Pacmed an asset</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>This is on-site role at our Calgary pharmacy located at <strong>10748 74 St.
SE, AB T2C5N6</strong> location and follows a five-day workweek with participation in on-call rotation for weekends.
This is a 12 month contract position. </p> <p><strong>Opportunity: </strong>This is a current existing position </p> <p><strong>AI Disclosure:</strong> CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates </p> <div> <div> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div> </div>
Experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or certification from an accredited Pharmacy Assistant program.
Working knowledge of pharmacy calculations.
Visual acuity, numeracy, attention to detail, and manual dexterity for handling strip packs, prescription bottles, and labels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to remain professional and calm under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude.
Experience with KROLL and/or Pacmed is an asset.
Successful completion of applicable background screening and referencing
Market context
Pharmacy roles in Alberta, especially in long-term care, are often competitive because employers look for ACP registration, relevant pharmacy system experience, and comfort with structured workflows. Retail, community, or long-term care experience can strengthen an application, and predictable schedules and benefits are common draws. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your ACP standing and highlight any KROLL, PCC, or Catalyst experience in your application.