It Technician jobs in Canada
Pharmacy Technical Assistant
The North West Company Buffalo Narrows
Pharmacy Technical Assistant
Job summary
A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Pharmacy Technical Assistant to ensure accurate prescription information and assist pharmacists. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of pharmacy experience, ability to handle client information, and great attention to detail. Benefits include health and dental plans, maternity and parental leave. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with extended periods of standing.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in a pharmacy environment.
- Ability to prepare medications and maintain accurate records.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate.
- Enter client information in databases.
- Help pharmacists and prepare medications.
Skills
Education
Pharmacy Technical Assistant NOC 33103
Overview
37.5 Hours per Week
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
- Enter client information in databases
- Help pharmacists
- Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
- Prepare medications for clients
- Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
- Bill third party insurers
- Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
- Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
- Stock shelves and display areas
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Organized
- Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
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