Pharmacy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for their Inpatient Pharmacy. The role includes packaging, distributing, and shipping medications under the supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Ideal candidates should have completed Grade 12 and possess strong English skills and attention to detail. The position requires physical exertion and offers a salary between $22.55 to $25.90 per hour. Flexible shift patterns are available.

Qualifications

• Must perform physically demanding tasks including standing for long periods.
• Must have extensive walking and ability to lift up to 22 kg.
• Must possess reading and comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Packaging, distributing, and shipping medications.
• Management and replenishment of medication inventory levels.
• Work under the supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Fluent English language skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Pharmacy Assistant program or experience in a Pharmacy setting

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: The Pharmacy Assistant performs routine functions related to the distribution of pharmaceuticals. Responsibilities include: accurate stocking of medication carts, receiving Pharmacy Department orders, prepackaging medications using various methods including automated and computerized devices, data entry and filing. In addition, this position will maintain communication with internal and external customers and professionals. This position requires accurate data entry, record keeping, and delivery of pharmaceuticals. All tasks and duties require motivation, self-direction and minimal supervision. This position includes physical exertion, particularly walking.

Description

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for the packaging, distributing, shipping medications and the management and replenishment of medication inventory levels under the general supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Packaging, distributing, and shipping medications
• Management and replenishment of medication inventory levels
• Under the general supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Additional Required Qualifications: Individuals must be able to perform physical demanding tasks involving standing for long periods of time, extensive walking, and lifting to 22 kg, pushing and pulling in addition to tasks requiring visual acuity and repetitive motion. The incumbent must possess fluent English language skills, in addition to having reading and comprehension skills. Basic math skills, computer skills, accurate keyboarding and attention to detail are necessary. May be exposed to areas where traumatic events occur.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pharmacy Assistant program or experience in a Pharmacy setting is an asset.

Classification: Pharmacy Assistant

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy

Primary Location: U of A Stollery Children’s Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 06-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date: 05-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 6-8

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $22.55

Maximum Salary: $25.90

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable