Pharmacy Assistant IA - St. Paul's Hospital

Fraser Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,195 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Health in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Relief Part Time Pharmacy Assistant at St. Paul’s Hospital to support medication dispensing and patient care.

Under supervision, you will measure, package, and distribute medications; maintain stock; and perform clerical duties while ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role runs through November 2026 or until the incumbent returns.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out duties.
• Typing ability.
• Ability to organize work and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, counts, measures and fills both patient‑specific and non‑patient‑specific medication containers.
• Assists in the distribution of medications to patient care units and maintains records.
• Compounds non‑sterile pharmaceutical products per established protocols.
• Repackages medications into unit‑of‑use format and maintains records.
• Maintains wardstock quantities and validates accuracy of selections.
• Maintains inventory and transfer records for non‑controlled and controlled meds.
• Identifies outdated drugs for return or destruction.
• Keeps department work areas tidy and stocked with labeled containers and glassware.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phones and filing.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Typing

Organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 and Pharmacy Assistant coursework

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $31.63 - $31.63 / 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 and provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence patients, residents and clients committed to investing in your professional development in building an environment where you can advance your career.

Position Highlights

We currently have an exciting Relief Part Time opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at St. Paul’s Hospital located in Vancouver, BC. This relief role is available until November 2026 or until return of incumbent.

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

About the Team

We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service. We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life‑saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we build outstanding workplaces.

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Pharmacy Services or designate, assists with medication dispensing by measuring, non‑sterile compounding, packaging, and distributing medications. Maintains stock levels, and performs clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Receives, sorts, counts, measures and fills both patient‑specific and non‑patient‑specific medication containers. Assists in the distribution of patient‑specific and non‑patient‑specific medications to patient care units as directed and maintains appropriate records.
2. Compounds non‑sterile pharmaceutical products according to established protocols.
3. Repackages medications into unit‑of‑use format. Maintains repackaging and compounding records.
4. Maintains appropriate quantities of wardstock medications (manual or automated dispensing cabinet system). Performs a validation of the accuracy of wardstock medications selected by other pharmacy staff in accordance to established policies and procedures. Maintains records of medication selection accuracy and the results of quality assurance reviews.
5. Maintains pharmacy department inventory and wardstock quantities for non‑controlled and controlled medications. Distributes and maintains relevant inventory, transfer and wardstock delivery records.
6. Identifies outdated drugs to be returned or destroyed by reviewing stock for lot expiry dates.
7. Maintains department work areas by ensuring tidiness and order. Stocks pharmaceuticals, labels, containers and glassware in accordance with established procedures and standards.
8. Performs related clerical duties such as answering telephone, filing and maintaining medication and prescription records.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to type.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care.

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