Pharmacy Technician
- Classification: Pharmacy Technician
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: Hub Support 2
- Primary Location: Barrhead Healthcare Ctr
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 14-DEC-2018
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-JAN-2019
- Temporary End Date: 21-FEB-2020
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $29.84
- Maximum Salary: $37.38
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.
Additional Required Qualifications:2 years+ Regulated Pharmacy Technician with Alberta College of Pharmacists. Prior hospital pharmacy experience including but not limited to: patient order entry and verification, repackaging with use of automated packaging equipment, certified for final product checking with the use of an automated packager, sterile compounding, drug distribution such as ward stock, inventory medication management and procurement. Demonstrate proficiency in the following: communication (verbal and written), interpersonal abilities, organizational and problem solving skills, ability to work independently and in teams as required, computer skills, continual personal quality improvement and lifelong learning.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with multiple forms of either manual or online ordering of medications from multiple manufacturers/vendors using Meditech. Alberta Health Services Checking Certified in the last 2 years. 2 years+ experience with automated repackaging machines such as FastPak EXP & Verifier within the last 2 years. Experience with medication ordering via online access for pharmaceutical procurement. 6 months+ experience in retail pharmacy setting. Membership with a pharmacy professional organization.
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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