Pharmacy Assistant IA - Downtown Community Health Clinic

Fraser Health Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Assistant IA at the Downtown Community Health Clinic. This role involves performing technical duties in a pharmacy setting, ensuring accuracy in medication distribution, and supporting a vulnerable population. Work collaboratively in a dynamic environment focused on community health improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Effective communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties in the pharmacy including monitoring and distributing pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure accuracy in product and label checks and maintain records.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant Program

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant IA - Downtown Community Health Clinic

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Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.82 - $29.82 / hour

Job Summary

Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role? Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others?

Get to know Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services: We are a collaboration of four premier health employers — Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health — providing an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence. We are committed to investing in your professional development and creating an environment where you can advance your career.

Position Highlights

We currently have an exciting Casual opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant IA at the Downtown Community Health Clinic in Vancouver, BC. Pharmacy staff rotate through Connections Addictions Clinic and Downtown Community Health Centre Pharmacies, located adjacent to each other on Powell Street. These positions are for individuals who have compassion and empathy for a vulnerable and marginalized population, aiming to decrease stigma and support clients at their pace.

We value self-directed individuals who are experts in their field and enjoy working innovatively and collaboratively to improve community health.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing organization with professionals eminent in their fields.
• Competitive salary with comprehensive health benefits.

We strive to create an environment where you love your work, your workplace, and your colleagues. Everyone plays a vital role in the care continuum, from administrators to frontline healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Perform technical duties in the pharmacy, including monitoring, filling, topping up, and distributing pharmaceuticals, maintaining inventory, processing medication orders, and updating patient profiles. Ensure accuracy in product and label checks, maintain records, and assist with compounding medications.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant Program or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities: Effective communication, organizational skills, ability to operate related equipment, and physical ability to perform duties.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, with a team of over 48,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers. We value diversity, inclusion, and respect, and are committed to planetary health.

Join us and be part of a dedicated healthcare team making a difference.