Registered Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy network in Iqaluit, Nunavut, is seeking a Full-Time Registered Pharmacy Technician. This role involves receiving and transcribing prescriptions, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Canada, have strong organizational skills, and work well both independently and in a team. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Company provided subsidized housing

Relocation cost coverage

Career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Receive and accurately transcribe verbal prescriptions from healthcare providers.
• Ensure patient safety through accurate preparation and release of medications.
• Process prescriptions by entering orders, counting, measuring, compounding, and packaging medications.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Collaborative mindset

Education

Licensed and in good standing with a Canadian province

Job description

Overview

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time to join our team at Valupharm Drugs in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accurately transcribe verbal prescriptions from healthcare providers
• Ensure patient safety through accurate and high-quality preparation and release of medications
• Transfer prescriptions to and receive prescriptions from other pharmacies
• Process prescriptions by entering orders, counting, measuring, compounding, and packaging medications
• Perform final checks on prepared prescriptions for accuracy and safety
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Oversee Pharmacy Assistants to ensure efficient and safe prescription filling

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with in any Canadian province that regulates pharmacy technicians
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a team environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Company provided subsidized housing
• Relocation cost coverage for out-of-province candidates
• Two round-trips flight per year for out-of-province candidates to visit home
• License and malpractice reimbursement
• RRSP matching
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development support

Who We Are

Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 300+ locations from coast to coast are united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired. While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.