Pharmacy Assistant

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract extension potential

Training opportunity

Job summary

Brunel in Southeast Calgary is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join a specialty pharmacy team, supporting daily operations by managing stock, preparing and disinfecting compounding components. This role enables home infusion of parenteral nutrition to patients across the province.

The successful candidate will work with pharmacists and technicians to ensure accurate preparation, documentation, and handling of medications while upholding patient safety and compliance, with potential for contract

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate or equivalent education preferred.
• Experience in a regulated healthcare environment is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of supplies to meet compounding demands.
• Pick, inspect, verify, and disinfect components against orders.
• Assist in cleaning equipment and maintaining facility compliance.
• Maintain and participate in inventory counts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Independence

Teamwork

Stand for long periods

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Brunel is currently seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join a specialty pharmacy team in Southeast Calgary. This position supports seamless daily operations by managing stock, preparing, and disinfecting compounding components. This position ensures our team can reliably deliver home infusion of parenteral nutrition to patients across the province

The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure accurate preparation, documentation, and handling of medications while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain training, hands-on experience in specialized pharmacy experience in a non-retail setting with potential for contract extension and future career growth.

• Can start ASAP
• Potential for extension based on business needs

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday

• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Potential shift on Saturday (once a month, to make up for Stat holiday)

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of sufficient supplies in dispensary to meet compounding demands.
• Pick, inspect, verify, and disinfect all components against the order sheet to be used for compounding.
• Assist in the cleaning of equipment, totes, and work surfaces and maintain facility compliance with ACP and company standards.
• Maintain and participate in inventory counts

Requirements

• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate or equivalent pharmacy-related education preferred
• Experience working in a regulated healthcare environment is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Comfortable working with repetitive tasks requiring a high level of precision
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods throughout the shift
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and upper body while preparing and compounding orders
• Ability to frequently lift and move solution boxes or bins weighing up to 20–30 kg
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

What We Offer

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About Us

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