Local Pharmacy Assistant

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.