(CAN) Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Walmart Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Edmonton to support pharmacists in safe and efficient drug distribution. You will handle prescriptions, maintain patient records, calculate, and assist in product preparation both sterile and non-sterile, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will also help manage inventory, alert pharmacists to potential drug-related problems, and assist customers with devices and home health aids as part of a team focused on patient safety and service

Qualifications

• Age 16 or older.
• License - Registered Pharmacy Technician License.

Responsibilities

• Receive new or repeat prescriptions, creates and maintains patient records.
• Interpret prescription including abbreviations, numerals and symbols. Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Record prescription information accurately on patient records.
• Alert the pharmacist to actual and potential drug therapy related problems.
• Prepare non-sterile and/or sterile products. Package and label products to maintain integrity and meet legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with pharmacist in product release with the pharmacist reviewing the prescription and patient record.
• Determine and maintain inventory requirements sufficient for patient safety and efficient operations. Audit inventory and report discrepancies to the pharmacist.
• Assist patients to select and use drug administration devices, diagnostic and monitoring devices, home health aids, and other non-drug measures.

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Position Summary...The regulated pharmacy technician as a health care professional supports the role of the pharmacist through the safe and efficient management of all aspects of drug distribution that do not require the pharmacists clinical knowledge, skills and judgment.What you'll do...1. Receive new or repeat prescriptions, creates and maintains patient records. Assess prescription for clarity, completeness, authenticity and legal requirements.2. Interpret prescription including abbreviations, numerals and symbols. Perform pharmaceutical calculations.3. Record prescription Information accurately on patient records.4. Alert the pharmacist to actual and potential drug therapy related problems.5. Prepare non-sterile and or sterile products. Package and labels products to maintain integrity and meet legislative requirements.6. Collaborate with pharmacist in product release with the pharmacist reviewing the prescription and patient record. Pharmacist counseling is offered to patients who need it and the prescription is released to the correct customer or agent.7. Determine and maintain inventory requirements sufficient for patient safety and efficient operations. Audit inventory (based on regulations, policies and procedures) and report discrepancies to the pharmacist. E.g. narcotics, controlled drugs and targeted substances8. Assist patients to select and use drug administration devices, diagnostic and monitoring devices, home health aids, and other non-drug measures.The pay range for this position is $23.40 - $30.72/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 23.40 à 30.72 $/h. . La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.ㅤMinimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.Age - 16 or older License - Registered Pharmacy Technician LicensePreferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.Primary Location…1203 PARSON RD NW, EDMONTON, AB T6N 0A9, Canada report to apply for this job.Find JobsㅤImportant Note: To support resume screening, interviews and other candidate evaluations, we may use artificial intelligence-powered tools, including internal or third-party developed automated decision-making tools. For more information, please see Walmart Canada Job Applicant Privacy Notice .