🚫 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.
