Pharmacy Assistant IA - St. Paul's Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,705 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive package

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for a relief part‑time position at St. Paul’s Hospital. You will support medication dispensing, stocking, packaging and clerical duties in a busy hospital pharmacy.

The role requires Grade 12 or a Pharmacy Assistant course, plus solid communication, typing and organization skills. Benefit coverage is included as part of a competitive package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, counts, measures and fills medication containers and assists in distribution to patient care units.
• Compounds non‑sterile pharmaceutical products according to protocols.
• Repackages medications and maintains repackaging records.
• Maintains wardstock and records inventory, QA reviews and expiry control.
• Performs related clerical duties such as answering calls and filing.

Skills

Communication

Typing

Organization

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Education

Pharmacy Assistant course

Grade 12

Job description

Salary

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?

Position Highlights

• Relief Part Time opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC.
• Relief role available until November 2026 or until the incumbent returns.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Detailed Overview

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

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 appropriate records.
• Compounds non‑sterile pharmaceutical products according to established protocols.
• Repackages medications into unit‑of‑use format and maintains repackaging and compounding records.
• Maintains appropriate quantities of wardstock medications, validates medication selection accuracy per established policies, and records QA reviews.
• Maintains pharmacy department inventory and wardstock quantities for non‑controlled and controlled medications, and records inventory, transfer, and delivery details.
• Identifies outdated drugs for return or destruction by reviewing expiry dates.
• Ensures department work areas remain tidy and ordered, stocking pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and glassware per procedures.
• Performs related clerical duties such as answering telephone, filing, and maintaining medication and prescription records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or 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.

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