(CAN) Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Walmart Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a regulated pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in safe drug distribution and patient care. You will handle prescriptions, maintain records, and collaborate with the pharmacist to release medications to customers at the St. John's, NL location.

The role emphasizes accuracy in records, adherence to regulations, and effective inventory management. The pay range is competitive and reflects relevant experience; licensing as a Pharmacy Technician is required.

Qualifications

• Receive prescriptions and maintain patient records.
• Interpret prescriptions and perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Record prescription information accurately on patient records.
• Assist pharmacist in ensuring safe drug distribution and patient care.
• Maintain inventory and report discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Receive new or repeat prescriptions and verify clarity and legal requirements.
• Interpret prescriptions, numerals and symbols; perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Record prescription information accurately in patient records.
• Alert the pharmacist to drug therapy problems and potential issues.
• Prepare non-sterile and sterile products; label and package correctly.

Skills

Prescription processing

Pharmacy calculations

Records management

Inventory control

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...

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 License

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…

75 Kelsey Dr, St. John'S, NL A1B 0C7, Canada