Pharmacy Technician - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their Sterile Products Pharmacy. The role involves preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing patient instructions. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy Technician certificate and effective communication skills. This position offers a full-time schedule with various shifts and the opportunity to grow within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred.
• Completion of ACCAPP accredited Pharmacy Technician certificate.

Responsibilities

• Procures, prepares, and distributes drugs and supplies.
• Reviews prescription information for compliance with laws.
• Dispenses drugs upon approval by a pharmacist.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective communication

Fluency in English

Competency in pharmaceutical calculations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Independence

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Confidentiality

Education

Pharmacy Technician certificate

Job description

Requisition ID: 375915

Position Number: 20027868

Posting End Date: May 21, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - 820 Sherbrook St.

Department / Unit: Sterile Products Pharmacy

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 10/12/2026

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $28.196, $28.616, $29.292, $29.949, $30.559, $31.183

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services, and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and under the general supervision of a Pharmacist or other Pharmacy Technician, the incumbent is responsible for:

1. Procures stores, prepares, compounds, packages, maintains, issues, and distributes drugs, chemicals, and supplies in accordance with policy, directives, and procedures of the Regional Pharmacy Program. Completes related clerical duties (document, record, price, and filing).
2. Reviews prescription information for compliance with federal and provincial law.
3. Performs a final check on dispensed drugs, upon approval by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba, when prepared by another technician, pharmacy assistant, student, or intern.
4. Dispenses drugs if approved by a pharmacist.
5. Identifies drug-related problems requiring referral to a pharmacist.
6. Provides instructions to patients about medical devices.
7. In outpatient pharmacy, receives instructions from practitioners for refilling prescriptions without changes.
8. Performs tasks at external dispensing sites.
9. Precepts and trains Pharmacy Technicians-in-training, students, assistants, and interns.
10. Maintains current competencies related to pharmacy technician duties.
11. Provides annual records of continuing education to maintain eligibility as a Pharmacy Technician.

Experience

• One year experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred.

Education

• Completion of ACCAPP accredited Pharmacy Technician certificate, or
• Program prescribed by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba for non-CCAPP accredited certificates.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Listed as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM), or candidates must meet requirements within 3 months.
• Ability to pass and maintain competency assessments.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and independence.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Supports the Regional Pharmacy Program’s philosophy and goals.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, lifting, repetitive motion.
• Extensive eyesight and concentration for precision work.
• Extensive computer use.
• Exposure to medications, chemicals, and solvents.
• Possible travel to other sites.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if obtained within six months prior to employment.

Please note that an employee cannot hold multiple positions across the WRHA legal entity exceeding 1.0 EFT.

Interviewed candidates may participate in a skills assessment.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.