(CAN) Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Walmart Canada; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada in Mount Pearl, NL is seeking a regulated pharmacy technician to support the pharmacist in safe and efficient drug distribution, record-keeping, and the processing of prescriptions.

The role involves compiling patient records, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong attention to detail and teamwork with the pharmacist are essential to patient safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive prescriptions, create and maintain patient records, and assess for clarity, completeness, authenticity and legal requirements.
• Interpret prescriptions, perform pharmaceutical calculations, and record information accurately.
• Alert pharmacist to drug therapy problems and assist with product release after pharmacy review.
• Maintain inventory to meet patient safety and efficiency needs, audit and report discrepancies.

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

• Receive new or repeat prescriptions, creates and maintains patient records. Assess prescription for clarity, completeness, authenticity and legal requirements.


• 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 labels products to maintain integrity and meet legislative requirements.


• 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.


• 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


• 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

• Age - 16 or older


• License - Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Preferred Qualifications

• Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

60 Merchant Dr, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 5J5, Canada

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