Job Description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
Enter client information in databases
Help pharmacists
Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
Maintain prescription records
Prepare medications for clients
Set up and dismantle equipment
Apply and adjust casts, splints and bandages
Clean and maintain equipment
Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
Help with scheduling and workflow
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
Record vital signs
Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
Interpret physician's specification
Maintain inventory of equipment
Perform general clerical duties
Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
Order supplies and equipment
Organize and maintain inventory
Schedule and confirm appointments

Supervision

3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

Kroll Software
MS Excel
MS Office
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Windows
MS Word

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Confidential security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Manual dexterity
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Walking

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Flexibility
Reliability
Ability to multitask
Dedication

Screening questions

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Flexible hours

Employment terms options

Morning
On call
Day

Other benefits

Other benefits
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Parking available
Variable or compressed work week

pharmacy technical assistant at Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy #281 in Penticton, BC

pharmacy technical assistant

Job Overview

Company Overview

Job Description

Work setting

Tasks

Supervision

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Computer and technology knowledge

Security and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

Screening questions

Employment terms options

Employment terms options

Other benefits

Job Details

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