Pharmacy Practice Assistant - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Pharmacy Practice Assistant to join their dynamic team in Dartmouth. This role involves providing safe, patient-centered care within the pharmacy setting, and requires completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program or relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology, with a commitment to contributing positively to patient health outcomes.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Grade XII plus completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician/Technology Program or one year full-time experience as a hospital pharmacy technician.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control, and record keeping.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of safe, competent, patient-centered ethical care.
• Work within the legislated scope of practice and contribute to the pharmacy care plan.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical calculations

Computer skills

Education

Completion of recognized Pharmacy Technician/Technology Program

Grade XII

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 208410

Location: Provincial Zone, Public Health Services - Burnside

Department: PH SPP Strategic Policy Planning

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 2-Sep-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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

• Permanent Full Time / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $29.46 Hourly

(Registered Technician: $30.52 - $33.59 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.

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 unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.