Pharmacy Assistant

Covenant Health Canada; Camrose; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the St. Mary's Hospital pharmacy team in Alberta.

The role involves ordering, preparing, packaging, shipping, and distributing medications, including controlled substances, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy Assistant program credential, strong English communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy helper role requires accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle ordering, preparation, packaging, shipping and distribution of medications including controlled inventories.
• Prepare patient-specific orders and repackaged medications.
• Maintain and safeguard controlled substance inventories and documentation.
• Follow procedures and adapt to changing workflows and technology.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Assistant program

Tools

Connect Care

Oracle

Pyxis

Job description

Covenant Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join the pharmacy team at the St. Mary's Hospital. You will work to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in areas of medication distribution. Responsibilities include a variety of medication related duties including the ordering, preparation, packaging, shipping, distribution and maintenance of controlled medication. You will prepare patient-specific medication orders and prepare repackaged medications. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential. Physical demands include standing, walking, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. The role includes handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing workflows and technology.

Description:

Description: The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for a variety of medication related duties including the ordering, preparation, packaging, shipping, distribution and maintenance of controlled medication inventories. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Pharmacy Assistant
• Union: COV AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $24.65
• Maximum Salary: $28.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Pharmacy Assistant
• Union: COV AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $24.65
• Maximum Salary: $28.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Required to stand and/or sit for long periods at a time. Required to work with arms extended for sustained periods of time. Required to lift up to 30 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs., push/pull carts, repetitive bending. Good organizational, problem-solving and decision-making ability. Displays professionalism, tact, courtesy, discretion and respects confidentiality. Must be accurate, reliable, precise, cooperative, self-motivated and able to demonstrate effective service attitude. Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current experience with Connect Care, Oracle and Pyxis. Graduate of recognized Pharmacy Assistant program and/or 1-year minimum experience in retail or hospital pharmacy experience.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.