Career Opportunities

Job Description

Position: Pharmacy Assistant – Full-time

Department: Pharmacy

Hours of Work: Days; 0845-1700 Hours

Salary Range: As per CapitalCare Salary Scale

All interested candidates are requested to apply directly on the CapitalCare website www.capitalcare.net.

Under the supervision of the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants perform various medication related duties including: distribution and packaging of medications; management and replenishment of medication inventory levels and clerical duties in accordance with standard procedure.

Education:

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent
• Completion of Pharmacy Assistant Program or equivalent combination of education & experience

Experience:

• Institutional pharmacy experience is required
• Administrative support experience is an asset
• An equivalent combination of education, skills and experience may be considered

Related Knowledge:

• Beginner level Microsoft Office application experience is required
• ConnectCare and Kroll experience is an asset

Personal Competencies:

• Demonstrates a commitment to customer relations and hospitality by being caring and courteous to residents, families, visitors, co-workers and volunteers
• Is mentally and physically fit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Learns and applies terminology related to pharmaceuticals through on the job training.
• Accurately carries out repetitive tasks
• Possesses interpersonal skills necessary to maintain mutually beneficial relationships for the purpose of appropriate and timely communication
• Manages sensitive information to ensure confidentiality
• Recognizes the limits of the responsibilities of the position and situations requiring management involvement
• Follows policies, procedures, and regulations of CapitalCare and Pharmacy Services
• Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures; and is responsible for maintaining self-wellness and reduced absenteeism
• Reports any unsafe acts or conditions to the person in charge of the area and complies with safety and fire regulations and procedures