pharmacy technical assistant

Government of Canada; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency in Airdrie, Alberta is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant. The role involves ensuring prescription accuracy, entering client data, and preparing medications. Candidates should have 7 months to less than 1 year of experience, knowledge of MS Office tools, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role requires on-site work with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Able to maintain prescription records.
• Competent in cleaning and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Enter client information in databases.
• Help pharmacists with daily tasks.
• Prepare medications for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer and technology knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Office

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking