pharmacy technical assistant

Government of Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Quebec is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to ensure accurate prescription information, assist pharmacists, and maintain medication inventories. This position requires certifications and offers comprehensive health benefits, including disability and dental plans. Candidates must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Join a dedicated team and make a significant impact in a crucial healthcare role.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a pharmacy or drugstore setting.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Help pharmacists and maintain inventories of medications.
• Prepare medications and maintain prescription records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Manual dexterity

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Pharmacy technician Certification

CPR Certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Languages

French

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Clean and maintain equipment
• 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
• Collect statistics
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Credentials

• Pharmacy technician Certification
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Creativity
• Dedication

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week