pharmacy technical assistant

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

Job summary

A government agency in Regina is seeking a pharmaceutical assistant to ensure the accuracy of prescriptions, assist pharmacists, and manage pharmacy inventories. Candidates should have relevant certification and experience of 1-2 years, with mandatory completion of a criminal record check. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Completion of a criminal record check is mandatory.
• Experience in a pharmacy or drugstore environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
• Help pharmacists with their tasks.
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

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

Tools

Kroll Software

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview 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

On site

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

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Responsibilities Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clientsClean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Bill third party insurers
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Kroll Software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• 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
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• 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