Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Red Deer seeks a Pharmacy Assistant. The role involves packaging, distributing medications, and managing inventory under supervision. Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with pharmaceutical products is essential. This position includes both day and evening shifts and pays a competitive salary based on experience. Excellent teamwork and adaptability to technology are required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical products and inventory management.
• Experience with Windows-based computer applications.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Package, distribute, and ship medications.
• Manage and replenish medication inventory levels.
• Follow oral and written instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Formal education from a pharmacy related program (preferred)

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a member of the Pharmacy Team, you will have the opportunity to work with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists working to their full scope of practice to provide high quality medication distribution services.

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.

Job Details

• Classification: Pharmacy Assistant
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.90
• Posting End Date: 14-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-FEB-2026
• Temporary End Date: 06-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 9
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.55
• Maximum Salary: $25.90
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications

Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, with a basic understanding of inventory management and operations of unit dose repackaging equipment. Experience with Windows-based computer applications. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stand for the duration of your shift, push/pull, bend/twist and lift up to 30 lbs. Must be fluent in the English language (written and verbal). Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Good organizational, problem solving and decision‑making ability. Must display tact, courtesy, discretion and respect confidentiality. Must be accurate, reliable, precise, co‑operative, able to demonstrate effective service attitude, and self‑motivated. Must be able to work both independently and co‑operatively in a team environment. Must be able to adapt to new technologies and changing workflow patterns. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal education from a pharmacy related program preferred.