Pharmacy Assistant, Compounding (Contract) - Kingston

Royal Drugs; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for a full-time maternity leave contract in Kingston. The successful candidate will compound sterile preparations, support pharmacists, and maintain inventory. A completion of technical training is required, along with knowledge of aseptic techniques and experience in a clean room environment as assets. The role demands a high attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary of $20.20/hr and requires various training within 30 days after starting.

Qualifications

• Completion of technical training required.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques is an asset.
• Experience working in a clean room environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Compounding sterile preparations in compliance with standards.
• Calculating and supplying ingredients for compounding.
• Labeling final containers and packing orders for delivery.
• Supporting pharmacists during the final check.
• Calibrating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment.
• Receiving and placing orders of medications and supplies.
• Organizing and maintaining the work area.

Skills

High level of attention to detail, accuracy and productivity

Reliability

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Initiative

Teamwork

Sound judgement

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to high standards

Ability to prioritize tasks

Computer skills

Education

Completion of technical training

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant, Compounding (Contract) - Kingston

Our Mission:

Royal Drugs is a healthcare company providing specialty pharmacy, infusion therapy, and retail pharmacy services. Royal Drugs is partnered for success with Ontario Medical Supply. Ontario Medical Supply is a Leading Distributor of medical equipment, supplies, and services for healthcare organizations and home healthcare clients across Ontario. Together, we work towards supporting optimal health outcomes and better quality of life.

Come Join Our Team!

Come Join Our Team!

Purpose:

Pharmacy Assistants work with the Pharmacists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy.

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant, Compounding

Location: Kingston

No. of Positions: 1

ATR: 4957

Salary: $20.20/hr

Type: Full-Time, Maternity leave contract

This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Job Responsibilities:

• Compounding Sterile Preparations in compliance with P&Ps and standards set by the company
• Calculate and supply clean room staff with ingredients that are required for compounding
• Label final containers and packs orders for delivery
• Support pharmacists during the final check
• Calibrate, monitor, and maintain equipment inside and outside of the clean room
• Receive and place orders of medications, solutions, and supplies on the shelves and maintain inventory
• Organize and maintain the work area inside and outside of the clean room.

Qualifications:

• Completion of technical training required
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques is an asset
• Experience working in a clean room environment is an asset

Skills:

• High level of attention to detail, accuracy and productivity
• Reliability, strong communication, organizational skills, customer service, initiative, team work, sound judgement, interpersonal skills are essential
• Commitment to high standards
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a faster pace environment
• Must have computer skills

Human Resources:

While we thank you for your interest, only select applicants will be contacted regarding the position.

Royal Drugs is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.

The company reserves the right to close the competition based on business need and a sufficient pool of candidates who have applied.

AI will be used in the recruitment process.

Company

OMS / Royal Drugs

Location

Kingston

Opening Date

Jan 08, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 27, 2026

Requirements

• A&AODA Accessibility & AODA Acknowledgment Required within 30 days after job starts
• EO -2 Quality & Regulatory Training (Phase 2) Required within 30 days after job starts
• EO-1 General Orientation (Phase 1) Required within 30 days after job starts
• WHMIS WHMIS 2015 Required within 30 days after job starts
• WPVH Workplace Violence and Harassment Required within 30 days after job starts