Pharmacy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Two Hills; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Two Hills seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support packaging, distribution, and inventory management of medications under the supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

You will label medications, operate repackaging equipment, replenish ward stocks, and assist with ordering and receiving, while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Attention to confidentiality and teamwork.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Packaging, distributing, shipping medications and managing inventory under supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Selecting and labeling medications, operating repackaging equipment, replenishing patient carts and ward stock, and handling ordering/receiving duties.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? As a Pharmacy Assistant inTwo Hills, you’ll play a key role in ensuring patients across Alberta receive safe, timely, and effective medication. Help us achieve our purpose of delivering an exceptional medication experience through your character, collaboration, and continuous personal growth! Working under the supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, you will assist with medication repackaging, distribution, delivery, and inventory management. Daily tasks include selecting and labeling medications, operating repackaging equipment, replenishing patient‑specific carts and ward stock, and performing ordering and receiving duties. You’ll use automated and computerized systems to support accuracy and efficiency. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and teamwork are essential. You will also mentor and train other Pharmacy Assistants, new staff, and students. The ideal candidate demonstrates accuracy, professionalism, reliability, and the ability to succeed in a dynamic and continually evolving environment. You must be able to follow instructions, work independently and collaboratively, and adapt to changing workflows and technologies. Physical demands include visual acuity, keyboarding, heavy lifting and grip strength, twisting, crouching, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and extended periods of standing and walking. This role also involves handling hazardous medications with appropriate PPE. AHS offers opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to learn, lead, and make a meaningful difference every day.

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.

• Classification: Pharmacy Assistant
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Two Hills Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $24.65
• Maximum Salary: $28.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.