Job Summary:
Healthful Pharmacy is expanding! We are currently seeking two dynamic, outgoing, positive, dedicated and detail-oriented part-time Pharmacy Technicians or Pharmacy Assistants to join our growing pharmacy team. The successful candidates will play an important role in supporting patient care by assisting pharmacists, along with accurately processing prescriptions and dispensing medications. These are part-time/casual positions that require an understanding of medical terminology, patient confidentiality regulations, pharmacy operations and exceptional communications skills. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacy assistant or technician and experience using the Kroll dispensary system is required to apply. We look forward to hearing from you !
Please note: only applicants that answer the pre-screening questions will be reviewed.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Accurately interpreting and entering prescriptions.
- Troubleshooting insurance/billing issues.
- Interacting with physician's offices and other healthcare practitioners to clarify prescriptions.
- Accurately packaging and dispensing medications.
- Assisting with medication ordering/receiving.
- Compounding medications as needed.
- Performing patient intakes, updating patient records, maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Entering and managing blister pack medications.
- Answering and triaging any phone calls and ensuring a positive experience for patients.
- Managing prescription drop off and pick-up areas.
- Monitoring inventory levels, ordering supplies and organizing medication deliveries.
- Opening and closing the pharmacy.
- Please Note: The pharmacy is integrated into a walk-in clinic and is located in Toronto near the intersection of Danforth Ave and Greenwood Ave. It is open from 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and Sat 9am-1pm (hours subject to change). Successful candidates must have a reliable method of transportation in order to travel to the location (downtown - east side Toronto), as punctuality is essential for opening the pharmacy.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy assistant required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience using Kroll Paperless/Workflow (or Kroll) required.
- Formal education in an healthcare discipline preferred.
- Completion of a pharmacy assistant/technician course preferred.
- Must have a basic understanding of medical terminology and medication usage
- Must have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated to provide compassionate, ethical care.
- Must be able to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Must have access to reliable transportation to commute to the location.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M4J 1M3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any formal HEALTHCARE related education or certifications ? If so, what education and/or what certifications?
- How many years of experience do you have as a pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician ? [Specify pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician]
- Which city are you currently located in ? (NOTE: the pharmacy is located downtown Toronto - EAST side)
- IF you have experience working with Kroll, please specify if it is Kroll Paperless/Workflow or regular Kroll or both ?
- Please rate your own English written and verbal communication skills out of a score of 10.
Experience:
- Kroll: 2 years (required)
- methadone dispensing: 2 years (required)
- community/retail pharmacy practice related : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2026-05-01
