(CAN) Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Walmart Canada; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a regulated pharmacy technician to support the pharmacist by managing drug distribution that does not require the pharmacist's clinical knowledge, skills, or judgement.

The role involves receiving prescriptions, maintaining patient records, performing calculations, ensuring accuracy, and assisting with inventory to ensure patient safety. This on-site position is located at 1063 TALBOT ST UNIT 60, ST THOMAS, ON.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician License is required.
• Age 16 or older as stated in the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive new or repeat prescriptions, create and maintain patient records.
• Assess prescription for clarity, completeness, authenticity and legal requirements.
• Interpret prescriptions and perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Record prescription information accurately on patient records.
• Alert the pharmacist to actual and potential drug-therapy problems.
• Prepare non-sterile and/or sterile products and label packages to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with the pharmacist on product release and patient counseling as needed.
• Determine inventory needs and audit stock to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Prescription processing

Pharmacy calculations

Record keeping

Inventory management

Pharmacist counseling

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 $23.40 - $30.72/hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 23.40 à 30.72 $/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…

1063 TALBOT ST UNIT 60, ST THOMAS, ON N5P 1G4, Canada

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