Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to join the U of A and Stollery Hospitals, providing full scope support for medication distribution, including sterile and non-sterile compounding. Responsibilities include dispensing patient medications, checking orders, BPMHs, and collaborating with pharmacists and team members.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced hospital setting, with shifts across days, evenings, nights, and

Qualifications

• Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 30 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; standing or sitting for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical products including sterile and non-sterile items.
• Receive and triage medication orders and compound or repackage medications.
• Support BPMHs, inventory control, and participate in preventive workflow improvements.

Education

CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician (current/provisional/transferable)

Tools

Oracle

Pyxis

Job description

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a dedicated professional to join our pharmacy team at The U of A and Stollery Hospitals. In this role, you will work to your full scope of practice, supporting safe, efficient, and high quality patient care across all areas of drug distribution.You will perform duties related to medication distribution activities, including sterile and nonsterile [TB1.1]compounding. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to checking and dispensing patient specific medications including medication orders prepared by pharmacy assistants and/or pharmacy technicians. This role may also involve preparing, checking, and dispensing non-sterile compounded and repackaged medications. Support procurement and inventory control, and complete best possible medication histories (BPMHs) from patients. Additional key responsibilities are mentoring pharmacy personnel, training new staff, and precepting students. This role may collaborate with pharmacists and other interdisciplinary teams.You will uphold [TB2.1]NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and improvement initiatives. Strong verbal and written English communication skills are essential, along with professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.The ideal candidate excels in a fast paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, and adaptability, and is committed to confidentiality, accuracy, and effective teamwork. Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, and adapt to changing workflows and technologies. Physical requirements include visual acuity, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and extended standing and walking. This role also involves handling hazardous or allergenic medications using appropriate PPE.

Description:

As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Pharmacy Technician
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Physical demands of the role include regular lifting of up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., as well as frequent pushing and pulling, and standing or sitting for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in a pharmacy technician professional association. Recent pharmacy technician experience, with a minimum of one year within the last two years in a hospital setting, including sterile and nonsterile compounding, inventory procurement, completion of Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMHs), Oracle, and automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis).

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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