(CAN) Regulated Pharmacy Technician

WALMART CANADA; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Walmart Canada in Fort Saskatchewan, AB is seeking a regulated Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist with safe drug distribution and patient care. You will handle prescriptions, maintain records, and assist in product preparation and inventory management.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with the pharmacist to ensure patient safety and effective therapy delivery.

Qualifications

• License: Registered Pharmacy Technician License.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Strong record-keeping and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescriptions, create and maintain patient records.
• Interpret prescriptions and perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Record prescription information accurately on patient records.
• Alert pharmacist to drug therapy problems.
• Prepare non-sterile and sterile products and label them.
• Collaborate with pharmacist on product release and patient counseling.
• Maintain inventory to ensure safety and efficiency; audit and report discrepancies.
• Assist patients with drug administration devices and home health aids.

Education

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

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 substances

8. 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 $28.50 - $37.40/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 28.50 à 37.40 $/h. . La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

Minimum Qualifications...

License - Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred 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…

9551 87TH AVE, FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB T8L 4N3, Canada

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