Job 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, recordkeeping, and delivery of pharmaceuticals. All tasks and duties require motivation, self-direction, and minimal 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: University of Alberta Hospital & Stollery Inpatient Pharmacy
• Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2023
• Temporary End Date: 05-AUG-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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.

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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