Hospital Pharmacy Assistant: Inventory & Compounding

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and technicians. You will package, distribute, ship medications and manage inventory levels under supervision, with duties including repackaging, clerical tasks, and reporting from the pharmacy system.

The role requires a recognized pharmacy assistant credential or hospital/retail experience, fluent English, strong organization and reliability, and the ability to work in a team and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program and/or hospital/retail pharmacy experience.
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Windows-based computer applications.
• Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of pharmaceuticals.
• Typing around 40 wpm; excellent communication and time management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Physical capability for heavy lifting and extended standing.

Responsibilities

• Distributes, delivers and repackages medications.
• Manages and replenishes medication inventory levels.
• Packs, labels and monitors ward stock and narcotics distribution.
• Operates Automated Dispensing Cabinets (Omnicell).
• Prints and distributes reports from the pharmacy system.
• Maintains cleanliness and performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Trains new employees and participates in QA activities.
• Communicates unit-based issues to pharmacy staff.
• Performs clerical duties and filing.

Skills

Fluent English

Typing 40 wpm

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability to new technologies

Inventory management knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program

Tools

EPIC Pharmacy Module

Job description

Alberta Health Services Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and technicians. You will package, distribute, ship medications and manage inventory levels under supervision, with duties including repackaging, clerical tasks, and reporting from the pharmacy system.

The role requires a recognized pharmacy assistant credential or hospital/retail experience, fluent English, strong organization and reliability, and the ability to work in a team and