Hospital Pharmacy Assistant - Impactful Care in Vancouver

Fraser Health Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority seeks a Pharmacy Assistant for Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Under supervision, you will assist with medication dispensing, compounding, packaging, and inventory control, supporting patient care units across the hospital.

You will handle clerical duties, maintain records, and ensure accurate operations within the Pharmacy Production Centre and automated dispensing systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to type.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, counts, measures and fills medication containers.
• Distributes medications to patient care units and maintains records.
• Performs compounding of sterile and non-sterile products.
• Maintains automated dispensing cabinet system and inventory.
• Maintains wardstock inventory and records.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Typing

Organization

Education

Grade 12

Pharmacy Assistant course

Job description

Fraser Health Authority seeks a Pharmacy Assistant for Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Under supervision, you will assist with medication dispensing, compounding, packaging, and inventory control, supporting patient care units across the hospital.

You will handle clerical duties, maintain records, and ensure accurate operations within the Pharmacy Production Centre and automated dispensing systems.