Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; Vor Ort; CAD 47.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote retention allowance up to $3,0

Zusammenfassung

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join the hospital pharmacy team. You will handle the full scope of practice, including sterile and non-sterile compounding, final checks, and BPMH documentation, working with Pharmacists and clinicians to ensure safe patient care.

You will also train and mentor staff, adapt to changing workflows, and maintain compliance with ACP and NAPRA standards.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Strong verbal and written English communication, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential.

Aufgaben

• Receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medications.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products for distribution.
• Mentor Pharmacy Assistants/Technicians and support BPMH processes.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Teamwork

Ausbildung

CCAAP/ACP-registered Pharmacy Technician Training Program

ACP registration as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care)

Oracle

Pyxis/Omnicell

Automated packaging equipment

Jobbeschreibung

AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. You will work to full scope of practice and support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in all areas of medication distribution.Responsibilities include coordinating and performing sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other Technicians, prepare and check repackaged medications, and complete Patient BPMHs in a clinical setting. The role also involves mentoring Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, training new staff, and precepting students while collaborating closely with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.You will adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and quality improvement initiatives. Physical demands include standing, walking, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. The role includes handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing workflows and technology.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.This site requires availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts as well as on-call.

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: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential.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.Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or Omnicell systems, and automated packaging equipment is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA, CAPT, CSHP) is preferred.Applicants should have recent experience—a minimum of 1 year experience within the past 2 years—as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting, including sterile and nonsterile compounding, inventory procurement, and completing Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH).

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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