Pharmacy Practice Assistant - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Burnside; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Pharmacy Practice Assistant to join an inter-professional team in a public health setting. You will contribute to safe, patient-centered pharmacotherapy within your scope of practice and employment, supporting pharmacists and the care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include medication calculations, inventory control, documentation, and collaboration with hospital and community care partners.

Qualifications

• Grade XII plus completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician/Technology Program (accredited program preferred) OR one-year full-time experience as a hospital pharmacy technician OR two years’ experience as a community pharmacy technician.
• Licensure in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSCP) is an asset.
• Two years’ experience as a pharmacy technician/practice assistant is an asset.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications.
• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of the inter-professional team and participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient and family centered ethical care.
• Functions within their scope of practice and employment; supports the pharmacist and care team to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Performs medication calculations and maintains inventory control and record keeping.
• Collaborates with hospital and community partners as requested by the care team.

Skills

Medication calculations

Inventory control

Record keeping

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

NSCP licensure asset

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Pharmacy Practice Assistant - Public Health

Req ID: 225052
Location: CentralZone,Public Health Services - Burnside
Department: PH SPP Strategic Policy Planning
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

The Pharmacy Practice Assistant works as a member of the inter-professional team and participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient and family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized. Working within their legislated scope of practice and scope of employment, the Pharmacy Practice Assistant assumes responsibility for their own actions, are accountable to the public and contribute as a healthcare professional to plan of care and function of pharmacy to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

The Pharmacy Practice Assistant functions are self-determined, assigned through management, the pharmacist, another Pharmacy Technician or as requested by other members of the care team.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade XII plus completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician/Technology Program (accredited program preferred) OR one-year full-time experience as a hospital pharmacy technician OR two years’ experience as a community pharmacy technician
• If the successful candidate is a Registered Technician, they will be compensated according to the Registered Technician payscale
• Licensure in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSCP) is an asset
• Two years’ experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications
• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Must have reliable transportation as travel may be required(on occasion)

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours

• Temporary full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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