Pharmacy Technical Assistant

The North West Company Portage La Loche; La Loche; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in La Loche, Canada, seeks a Pharmacy Technical Assistant to support pharmacists by managing medication inventories, preparing medications, and ensuring prescription accuracy. Candidates should possess a relevant college diploma or equivalent experience and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The role offers health benefits, including a dental plan and maternity benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Must be organized and flexible.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Enter client information in databases.
• Help pharmacists in various tasks.
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare medications for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Education

College certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Job description

Pharmacy Technical Assistant NOC 33103

Overview

37.5 Hours per Week

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Prepare medications for clients
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Stock shelves and display areas

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Source: Hospitality Online