pharmacy technician

Mundare IDA Pharmacy; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Edmonton seeks a Pharmacy Technician to provide patient care and assist with prosthetic and orthotic appliances. Responsibilities include supervising staff, compounding medications, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma and 1-2 years of experience. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. This position will involve a fast-paced environment with a focus on client care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a pharmacy-related environment.
• Criminal record check required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding setting.

Responsibilities

• Repair, build, and modify prosthetic or orthotic appliances or footwear.
• Supervise and direct activities of other medical technologists or technicians.
• Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Accurate

Education

College, CEGEP or non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 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

Be the first to be notified about new pharmacy technician jobs in Edmonton, AB

I agree to receive jobs matching this search by email and I agree to the Terms. I can cancel alerts at any time.

By entering my email, I agree to receive jobs matching this search and I agree to EightSix's Terms . I can unsubscribe at any time.

Applying to pharmacy technician @ Mundare IDA Pharmacy

What email should the Hiring Manager contact you at?