Pharmacy Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - WRHA Corporate

WRHA Corporate

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 333175

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
March 17, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
WRHA Corporate

Work Location:
Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit:
Pharm Assistants/Technicians Grp - HSC

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:
MAHCP-PHARM HSC

Anticipated Start Date: 04/04/2023

FTE:1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary:
$21.290, $21.930, $22.588, $23.266, $23.965, $24.685

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Drug Distribution Manager and under the general direction of a Pharmacist, the incumbent is responsible for the procurement, storage, inventory management, recording, manufacturing, compounding, dispensing, packaging, labeling, pricing, issuing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department.

Experience:

One year of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards required.
Current or prior enrollment in and minimum 50% completion of a CCAPPaccredited Pharmacy Technician program required.
Graduate of a CCAPPaccredited Pharmacy Technician Program preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Pharmacy Technician Certificate from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Program.

Qualifications and Skills:

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
Knowledge and training of Automated Dispensing Cabinet Distribution processes preferred.
Knowledge of information systems technology and software preferred.
Knowledge of current pharmacy computer systems and software preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the English language.
Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
Effective analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
High degree of fine motor hand dexterity.
Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals.
Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the WRHA Pharmacy Program and the sites it services and is discreet.
Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters is maintained.

Physical Requirements:

Good physical and mental health to meet the position demands. Standing, lifting and repetitive motion.
May be required to travel to other sites.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.