Hospital Pharmacy Assistant — Patient Care & Inventory

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (Alberta Children’s Hospital) in Calgary, AB, seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support packaging, distribution and inventory management under supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, following safety protocols, and adapting to shift patterns (Days/Evenings/Weekends). Preference for Canadian program grads or recent hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; frequent pushing, pulling, and standing.

Responsibilities

• Packaging, distributing, shipping medications and inventory management under supervision.
• Assist with medication repackaging, labeling and replenishment of patient carts and ward stock.
• Operate automated and computerized systems to support accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Inventory control

Medication picking

Repackaging

Education

Canadian pharmacy assistant program

Experience in hospital pharmacy (12 months)

Tools

Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care)

Job description

Alberta Health Services (Alberta Children’s Hospital) in Calgary, AB, seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support packaging, distribution and inventory management under supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, following safety protocols, and adapting to shift patterns (Days/Evenings/Weekends). Preference for Canadian program grads or recent hospital pharmacy experience.