pharmacy technician

IDA Royal Care Pharmacy; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Edmonton is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to assist in building and modifying prosthetic devices, supervise medical technologists, and provide dietary menu planning. Candidates should have a diploma and experience in pharmacy settings. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Relocation may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with compounds, medications, and nutrition is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Repair, build and modify prosthetic or orthotic appliances.
• Assist dietitians with research in food, nutrition, and food service systems.
• Supervise and direct activities of other medical technologists.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Hand-eye coordination

Judgement

Effective communication

Education

Non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Job description

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Repair, build and modify prosthetic or orthotic appliances or footwear
• Supervise and direct activities of other medical technologists or technicians
• Assemble or build prosthetic and orthotic appliances according to drawings, measurements and plaster casts
• Plan menus and diet for individuals or groups under direction of dietition or nutritionist
• Assist in supervising personnel who prepare and serve food
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Help patients complete menus
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Assist dietitians with research in food, nutrition and food service systems
• Clean and restore ocular prostheses
• Interpret physician's specification
• Advise patients on loss of depth perception

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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