Pharmacy Technician
Job Description
Your Opportunity:
Pharmacy Technicians in Correctional Health work in a secure environment, collaborating with healthcare teams, correctional staff, and external partners to care for adults and youth in custody. They handle all aspects of drug distribution, including barcoding, preparing, and repackaging patient-specific and ward stock medications, as well as methadone. Additional duties include maintaining controlled substance records, managing inventory, performing final checks, supporting purchasing, training staff and students, assisting with medication reconciliation, and working with the healthcare team to resolve medication-related issues.
Description:
As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
Classification:
Pharmacy TechnicianUnion:
HSAA Facility PROF/TECHUnit and Program:
S4 Remand Centre PharmacyPrimary Location:
Calgary Remand Centre (CRC)Location Details:
As Per LocationMulti-Site:
Not ApplicableFTE:
1.00Posting End Date:
04-SEP-2025Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T BenefitsDate Available:
29-SEP-2025Temporary End Date:
25-SEP-2026Hours per Shift:
7.75Length of Shift in weeks:
2Shifts per cycle:
10Shift Pattern:
DaysDays Off:
Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary:
$31.13Maximum Salary:
$38.98Vehicle Requirement:
Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:
Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.Additional Required Qualifications:
Must maintain security clearance, demonstrate strong computer skills, and follow oral and written instructions with sound judgment. Requires the ability to stand, walk, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 30 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally), with the manual dexterity and visual acuity needed to prepare medications safely and accurately.Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years' experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or institutional setting. Recent experience with corrections pharmacy workflows, including procedures, purchasing, after-hours processes, inventory management, and related documentation. Proficient with EPIC Willow. Active membership in a pharmacy professional organization (e.g., PTSA, CAPT).MNCJobz.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.
Job Detail
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Job IdJD2649655
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCalgary, AB, CA, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned