Job Description

Your Opportunity:Pharmacy Assistants will work with Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists working to their full scope of practice. Under limited supervision of the Operations Manager, Pharmacy Assistants perform various medication related duties including: distribution, selection, repackaging medications, replenishment, tracking for outdated medications and perpetual inventory levels, and moderately complex clerical duties. Core duties may include but not limited to: transport pharmacy medications to patient care areas and other departments, refill patient medications, repackage and label pharmaceuticals final checked by Regulated healthcare professional, order and receive medication inventory and supplies as per quotas. Perform tasks for ward stock debit and credit including controlled substances according to procedure. Monitor inventory control of pharmaceuticals to minimize outdated medications. Perform routine physical cleaning and maintenance on pharmacy equipment, keeping work environment tidy and safe. Prepare reports from pharmacy systems including filing associated with all duties. Communicates unit-based and clinical issues to Regulated Pharmacy staff for resolution. Participate in hospital, departmental and/or quality assurance activities to ensure standards are maintained. Assist in training of new employees or students as required. Perform other duties as assigned. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume with your application.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: Pharmacy Services
• Primary Location: Hinton Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 26-JUL-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 06-AUG-2024
• Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 3.88
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $22.55
• Maximum Salary: $25.90
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications:Recent hospital pharmacy related experience, working knowledge of Pharmacy terms and medication names is an asset. Experience with EPIC (Willow Pharmacy) and Windows-based computer applications. Basic knowledge of inventory control of pharmaceuticals including minimizing outdated medications. Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program and/or recent retail pharmacy experience acceptable to the employer may be considered. Must be fluent in the English language (written and verbal). Must be able to type (40 words per minute desired). Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills are required. 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, punctual, reliable, co-operative, able to demonstrate effective service attitude, and self-motivated to consider existing processes that better serve patient care. 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 to operate various office equipment, unit dose packaging equipment and pharmaceutical compounding equipment. Must be in good physical condition as majority of shift involves: typing, static positions, heavy lifting, standing, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking and standing for extended periods of time. Preferred Qualifications:1+ yr experience in rural hospital pharmacy supporting remote sites, EPIC trained & experience 1 yr + in Narcotics. 1 yr + experience inventory management. 6 months + experience in distribution related work including reconstitution of products and unit dose repackaging.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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