Pharmacy Practice Assistant - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (health, dental, and

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Pharmacy Practice Assistant to join the Central Zone, Public Health Services — Burnside team. You will work within the inter-professional pharmacy group to provide safe, patient-centered care and support medication management.

The role requires a Pharmacy Technician program or hospital technician experience, NS licensure is asset, and strong math, terminology and computer skills. Travel may be required and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician/Technology program.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Licensure in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe, patient- and family-centered pharmacotherapy within scope of practice.
• Support medication preparation and inventory control as part of the inter-professional care team.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting to support pharmacy operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Inventory control

Record keeping

Mediations calculations

Typing / computer skills

Communication skills

French preferred

Education

Pharmacy Technician program (accredited)

NS licensure asset

Job description

Req ID: 225052

Location: Central Zone, Public Health Services - Burnside

Department: PH SPP Strategic Policy Planning

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

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

• 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)

Hours

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

Compensation And Benefits

Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 Hourly

(Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. 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.