Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: LABRADOR C - Y
Pharmacy Assistant
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LWC DRUG PROCUREMENT & D
Temp Call-In
Hours: Variable Shifts
Salary: CG-26 (CAD25.03 - CAD27.70 per hour)
Competition Number: VAC0011672
Posted Date: 2025-05-23
Closing Date: 2025-05-30
Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to assist in performing technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.Qualifications:
? Graduation from high school or equivalent
? Completion of a pharmacy certificate program and having a minimum of two years related experience
? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
? Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
? Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize
? A skills test may be administered
? A satisfactory record of work performance is required
? The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct
Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):
? Assisting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long-term care clients
? Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician
o Assisting in dispensing pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping
o Processing new prescription information and refill requests including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual billings
? Responsibilities in inventory maintenance and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format; third party billing; data collection and reporting; clerical duties
? Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and to distinguish routine functions with those requiring professional judgment
? Perform other related duties as required