(CAN) Regulated Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

Walmart Canada in Penticton, BC is seeking a regulated pharmacy technician to support the pharmacist in safe and efficient drug distribution. You will handle prescriptions, maintain patient records, and assist with inventory and patient counseling as required.

The role emphasizes accuracy in documentation, collaboration with the pharmacist, and adherence to applicable regulations. A valid Registered Pharmacy Technician License is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive new or repeat prescriptions, create and maintain patient records.
• Interpret prescriptions and perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Record prescription information accurately on patient records.
• Alert the pharmacist to potential drug-therapy problems.
• Prepare non-sterile and sterile products and label them to meet legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with the pharmacist in product release and provide counseling as needed.
• Maintain inventory to ensure safety and efficient operations; report discrepancies.
• Assist patients with devices and home health aids as applicable.

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 pharmacist’s 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

275 Green Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 7J2, Canada

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