Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Practice Assistant (100% FTE)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Amherst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to provide patient-centered ethical care by preparing and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include compounding, managing inventory, and participating in quality programs. Candidates should have relevant licensure or be actively pursuing it, alongside proven communication skills. This temporary position offers a bi-weekly schedule of 75 hours and competitive hourly pay from $30.52 to $34.43.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered with Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting, preferably in a hospital.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and chemotherapy precautions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safe and competent patient care.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile dosage forms.
• Dispense medications and prepare chemotherapy doses.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Program

Licensure in Nova Scotia

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Mathematical calculations for medications

Effective communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Job description

A regional healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to provide patient-centered ethical care by preparing and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include compounding, managing inventory, and participating in quality programs. Candidates should have relevant licensure or be actively pursuing it, alongside proven communication skills. This temporary position offers a bi-weekly schedule of 75 hours and competitive hourly pay from $30.52 to $34.43.