Pharmacy Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CancerCare Manitoba is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team in Winnipeg. The role involves measuring and preparing medications, ensuring record-keeping, and managing drug inventory. Applicants should have a Grade 12 diploma and completion of a Pharmacy Technician course, along with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma and recognized Pharmacy Technician course required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Measure, compound, package, and distribute medications for patients.
• Ensure record keeping and maintain adequate drug inventory.
• Perform related duties like computer order entry and placing drug orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician course

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 188-25-7144003

Posting End Date: June 17, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Pharmacy

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Term

Reason for Term: Maternity/ Parental Leave

Anticipated Start and End Date: June 23, 2025 – September 05, 2026

FTE: 1.0

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Job Summary:

Working with the pharmacy team and under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists and clinical pharmacists, the successful candidate will measure, compound, package and distribute drugs and medications for CancerCare Manitoba patients. The majority of medications prepared will be intravenous admixtures requiring knowledge and skill in aseptic technique. The successful candidate will also ensure that record keeping is performed, and maintain adequate drug inventory. As well, you will be asked to perform related duties such as computer order entry, answering telephones, filing, and placing drug purchase orders for the I.V. admixture services and oral drugs at CancerCare Manitoba. Note: Pharmacy Assistants work with hazardous materials. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training are provided. Primary working hours are Monday to Friday day shifts along with intermittent day shifts on weekends.

Qualifications:

Required

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (Manitoba standards)
• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician course
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Accuracy and attentive to details
• Basic computer skills – keyboarding, data entry, email and internet use
• Physical and mental health to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
• Satisfactory employment record
• Must be able to legally work in Canada

Preferred

• Previous work experience with anti-cancer oral medications
• Previous work experience with IV admixtures in a hospital setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel
• Experience with general office procedures

Asset

• Ability to speak French

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.