Pharmacy Assistant Ii

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Fort St. John is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the hospital pharmacy with dispensing, preparation, labeling, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, including IV and total parenteral nutrition solutions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and stock control in a dynamic clinical setting. Under the supervision of the manager, you will work a rotating schedule, with weekdays from 07:30 to 15:30, and collaborate with health-care teams to ensure safe and timely

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, manufacture, package, label, store and distribute pharmaceuticals.
• Prepare intravenous (IV) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions.
• Record narcotic and controlled drug use and maintain stock control.
• Work rotating shifts, typically Monday to Friday, 07:30–15:30.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Typing

Organization

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Pharmacy Assistant course

Related experience

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a Pharmacy Assistant looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to Northern Health.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position dispenses, manufactures, packages, labels, stores, and distributes pharmaceuticals and prepares intravenous (IV) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions. Records narcotic and controlled drug use and maintains stock control.

Rotation and days of work are subject to change based on operational needs. Position will be part of stat rotation.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days - 07:30 to 15:30

Qualfications

• Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course plus two years recent, related experience 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.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Fort St. John Hospital

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.