Pharmacy Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

The Pharmacy Assistant performs routine functions related to the distribution of pharmaceuticals

Responsibilities include:

accurate stocking of medication carts, receiving Pharmacy Department orders, prepackaging medications using various methods including automated and computerized devices, data entry and filing.

In addition, this position will maintain communication with internal and external customers and professionals. This position requires accurate data entry, record keeping, and delivery of pharmaceuticals. All tasks and duties require motivation, self-direction and mínimal supervision. This position includes physical exertion, particularly walking.

Description:

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for the packaging, distributing, shipping medications and the management and replenishment of medication inventory levels under the general supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

Classification: Pharmacy Assistant
Union: AUPE GSS
Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy
Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

70

Posting End Date: 21-FEB-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 11-MAR-2024

Temporary End Date: 10-MAR-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 7
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $22.55
Maximum Salary: $25.90
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Individuals must be able to perform physical tasks involving standing, walking, and lifting in addition to tasks requiring visual acuity and repetitive motion.

The incumbent must possess fluent English language skills, in addition to having reading and comprehension skills. Basic math skills, computer skills, accurate keyboarding and attention to detail are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pharmacy Assistant program or experience is an asset.