Pharmacy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Didsbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Didsbury, Alberta. This role involves crucial responsibilities such as packaging and distributing medications, managing inventory levels, and ensuring accuracy in medication handling. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of pharmacy operations. You will have the opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals and contribute to patient care in a supportive environment. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy terms and medication names.

Responsibilities

• Packaging and distributing medications under supervision.
• Managing medication inventory levels and maintaining records.
• Building relationships with healthcare team members.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Medication management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Pharmacy assistant program

Tools

Windows-based applications

Connect Care/EPIC Willow Pharmacy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Pharmacy assistants perform various medication-related duties including: distribution and packaging of medications; management and replenishment of medication inventory levels; and moderately complex clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures. Core duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Inventory management including ordering, receiving, and storage of medications (including automated dispensing machines).
• Packaging and repackaging of medications.
• Filling medication orders, including patient-specific medications, ward stock, code, and other trays.
• Delivering medications/documents to/from patient care areas and pharmacy.
• Preparing and compounding medications under supervision.
• Building interactive relationships with healthcare team members and communicating with nursing staff to clarify medication inventory, storage, and distribution issues.
• Maintaining high performance standards through internal validation programs assessing proficiency in tasks such as narcotic control.
• Participating in special projects and programs as assigned.
• Providing guidance, training, and orientation to staff and students.
• Maintaining department records, statistics, and preparing reports as required.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is located outside Calgary City Limits and will be based in Didsbury, Alberta.

Description:

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for packaging, distributing, shipping medications, and managing medication inventory levels under supervision.

Location Details: Based in Didsbury, Alberta.

Details:
Classification: Pharmacy Assistant
Union: AUPE GSS
Unit and Program: Didsbury District Health Services Pharmacy
Primary Location: Didsbury
FTE: 0.60
Posting End Date: 08-MAY-2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Start Date: 18-MAY-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Salary Range: $22.55 - $25.90
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Qualifications:
Working knowledge of pharmacy terms and medication names. Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program and/or recent retail or hospital pharmacy experience acceptable to the employer. Experience with Windows-based applications and typing skills. Fluency in English (written and verbal). Knowledge/access to Connect Care/EPIC Willow Pharmacy application. Note: English proficiency requirements are based on ACP Pharmacy Technician registration (NAPRA).

Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. Good organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Professionalism, tact, courtesy, discretion, and confidentiality. Accuracy, reliability, and self-motivation. Pharmacy experience or diploma preferred. Site and rural hospital experience preferred.