pharmacy assistant

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government pharmacy in Winnipeg is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to help maintain prescription records and prepare medications. This position requires attention to detail and a high school diploma, providing an excellent opportunity to start a career in pharmaceutical services. Duties include entering client information, organizing inventory, and assisting pharmacists.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate information on prescriptions.
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records.
• Prepare medications and maintain equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer knowledge

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Responsibilities Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Apply and adjust casts, splints and bandages
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Record information about donors
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Maintain supplies
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available