Pharmacy technical assistant

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 70 to 80 hours bi-weekly
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

Pharmacy or drugstoreOn-site customer service

Tasks

Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurateEnter client information in databasesHelp pharmacistsMaintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical productsMaintain prescription records Prepare medications for clientsClean and maintain equipmentCompound, package and label pharmaceutical productsBill third party insurersCompound oral solutions, ointments and creamsInterpret physician's specificationMaintain inventory of equipmentOrganize and maintain inventory

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Word

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentManual dexterityWork under pressureAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationStanding for extended periods

Personal suitability

AccurateClient focusDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationOrganizedTeam playerReliabilityAbility to multitaskDedication

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care planVision care benefits

Financial benefits

Life insuranceRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Parking available
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