Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to manage medication distribution and inventory in a role requiring strong communication skills and a completion of Grade 12. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with pharmaceutical products and experience with computer applications. This position involves both independent and team-oriented work under the supervision of licensed professionals. Offering competitive hours and a structured work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in the English language (written and verbal).
• Experience with Windows-based computer applications.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical products and inventory control.
• Good organizational, problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Must display tact, courtesy, discretion and respect confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Packaging, distributing and shipping medications.
• Managing and replenishing medication inventory levels.
• Working under the supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals

Ability to follow instructions

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based applications

Office equipment

Unit dose packaging equipment

Pharmaceutical compounding equipment

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.

Role 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: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• 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.
• Experience with Windows-based computer applications.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of pharmaceuticals.
• Must be fluent in the English language (written and verbal).
• Must be able to type (40 words per minute desired).
• 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.
• Familiarity with the operation of various office equipment, unit dose packaging equipment and pharmaceutical compounding equipment.
• Must be in good physical condition as some heavy lifting is involved.
• 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.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to bend at the waist, reach, and lift up to 30 lbs on a regular basis.

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