(CAN) Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Walmar; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WalMart Canada invites applications for a regulated Pharmacy Technician at our Port Hawkesbury, NS location. You will support the pharmacist by managing drug distribution safety and efficiency, including prescription intake, records, and basic calculations.

Responsibilities include handling prescriptions, performing inventory audits, assisting patients with devices, and collaborating with the pharmacist on release and counseling.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician license required or eligible.
• Age 16 or older.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and perform basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process new or repeat prescriptions, and maintain patient records.
• Interpret prescriptions, including abbreviations and symbols, and perform calculations.
• Record prescription information accurately in patient records.
• Alert pharmacist to potential drug therapy problems.
• Prepare non-sterile and sterile products and ensure proper labeling.
• Collaborate with the pharmacist on product release and patient counseling.
• Manage inventory to meet safety and operational needs and audit for discrepancies.
• Assist patients with drug administration devices and home health aids.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Inventory management

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

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 $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...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…47 PAINT ST UNIT 17, PORT HAWKESBURY, NS B9A 3J9, CanadaAre you currently a Walmart associate?Please login to your Workday account and use the Find Jobs report to apply for this job.Find JobsImportant 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 .