Pharmacy Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; Presencial; CAD 56 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (Grace Hospital site) seeks a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician to support procurement, storage, dispensing and distribution of medications. Under Pharmacist supervision, you will help manage inventory, prepare compounds, and ensure accurate labeling and pricing of products in a hospital setting.

The role requires completion of a Pharmacy Assistant program or CCAPP-accredited Technician track, Grade 12, and strong knowledge of medical terminology with excellent

Qualificações

• One year of hospital Pharmacy Assistant/Technician experience preferred.
• Complete Grade 12 education (Manitoba standards) required.
• Graduate of recognized Pharmacy Assistant program or equivalent required.

Responsabilidades

• Procure, store and manage inventory of pharmaceuticals.
• Record, manufacture, and compound medications as directed.
• Dispense, package, label and price medications per policy.
• Distribute pharmaceuticals and support medication distribution workflow.

Conhecimentos

Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Technician

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Formação académica

Grade 12

Pharmacy assistant program

CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician

Ferramentas

Pharmacy software

Automated Dispensing Cabinet

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Requisition ID: 412376

Position Number: 20029344

Posting End Date: October 16, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: Pharm Assistants/Technicians - GGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/19/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary: $29.103 , $29.979 , $30.876 , $31.801 , $32.761 , $33.744

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Drug Distribution Manager and under the general direction of a Pharmacist, the incumbent is responsible for the procurement, storage, inventory management, recording, manufacturing, compounding, dispensing, packaging, labeling, pricing, issuing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department.

Experience

• One year of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program or equivalent required.
• Current or prior enrollment in and minimum 50% completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician program preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Pharmacy Technician Certificate from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant Program.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge and training of Automated Dispensing Cabinet Distribution processes preferred.
• Knowledge of information systems technology and software preferred.
• Knowledge of current pharmacy computer systems and software preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the English language.
• Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• High-degree of fine motor hand dexterity.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals.
• Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the WRHA Pharmacy Program and the sites it services and is discreet.
• Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters is maintained.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, lifting and repetitive motion.
• May be required to travel to other sites.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.