pharmacy technical assistant

BHAVNA KUNJAL PHARMACY LTD; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community pharmacy in Airdrie seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to ensure accurate prescription information, prepare medications, and assist pharmacists. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months of experience, knowledge of MS Office, and strong attention to detail. This permanent position requires 30 hours of work per week, focusing on maintaining high standards in a busy pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Criminal record check is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

MS Office

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Qualifications

• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Windows
• MS Word

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
• Hours : 30 hours per week
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English