Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant in Edmonton to handle medication distribution and inventory management. Candidates should have completed Grade 12 and possess strong attention to detail and basic math skills. Responsibilities include stocking medication carts and ensuring accurate data entry. This is a part-time position with a range of shifts in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks involving standing, walking, and lifting.
• Visual acuity and repetitive motion required.
• Experience in pharmacy setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accurate stocking of medication carts.
• Receiving Pharmacy Department orders.
• Prepackaging medications and maintaining inventory levels.

Skills

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

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. This position will also maintain communication with internal and external customers and professionals. It requires accurate data entry, record keeping, and delivery of pharmaceuticals. All tasks require motivation, self-direction, and minimal supervision. The role involves physical exertion, particularly walking.

Description:

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

• 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: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 11-AUG-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 21-AUG-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $22.55
• Maximum Salary: $25.90
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks involving standing for long periods, extensive walking, lifting up to 22 kg, pushing, and pulling. Tasks require visual acuity and repetitive motion. Fluency in English, reading and comprehension skills, basic math, computer skills, accurate keyboarding, and attention to detail are necessary. May be exposed to areas with traumatic events.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pharmacy Assistant program or experience in a pharmacy setting is an asset.