Pharmacy Assistant
- Classification: Pharmacy Assistant
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Pharmacy High Level
- Primary Location: High Level Northwest Health Ct
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 31-JUL-2024
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 10-AUG-2024
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $22.55
- Maximum Salary: $25.90
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Experience with Windows-based computer applications. Basic knowledge of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of pharmaceuticals to minimize outdated medications. Must be fluent in the English language (written and verbal). Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Good organizational, problem solving and decision-making ability. Must display tact, courtesy, discretion and respect confidentiality. Must be accurate, reliable, precise, co-operative, able to demonstrate effective service attitude, and self-motivated. Must be able to work both independently and co-operatively in a team environment. Must be able to adapt to new technologies and changing workflow patterns. Familiarity with the operation of various office equipment, unit dose packaging equipment and pharmaceutical compounding equipment. Must be in good physical condition as majority of shift involves: heavy lifting, standing, crouching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent hospital pharmacy related experience and a working knowledge of Pharmacy terms and medication names. Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program and/or recent hospital/retail pharmacy experience. 1+ year experience in hospital pharmacy supporting rural sites. Knowledge of EPIC (Pharmacy Module) computer software.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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