Pharmacy Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winkler; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Winkler is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for a casual position. The role involves providing support in a hospital pharmacy, adhering to health and safety regulations, and requires effective communication skills. Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and a diploma in Pharmacy is preferred. The successful applicant will demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others. Experience in sterile product preparation is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in sterile product preparation is required.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a pharmacy environment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Provide high-quality service to patients.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Ability to perform basic math

Effective written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Diploma in Pharmacy assistant

Job description

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Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre

City: Winkler

Hiring Status: Casual

FTE: 0.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people‑centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health‑Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Previous knowledgeable and experience with sterile product preparation is required.
• Basic computer experience is required including typing skills (minimum 40wpm).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards required.
• Complete diploma in Pharmacy assistant (Preference).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Maintains current knowledge of the Hospital Disaster and Contingency Plans and the requirements of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Workplace Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math and accounting skills.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Must possess effective written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability of good interpersonal skills and the ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• Adhere to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work‑related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.