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Full Time Pharmacy Technician

Gourlay's Clinic Pharmacy, Canmore

Posted: January 17, 2023 Closing Date: April 16, 2023
Contact Alma Steyn
Email steyn@ualberta.ca
Phone 403-707-8504
Address 120-1151 Sidney St

Job Description

Pharmacy technicians work under the direction of a pharmacist and scope of practice is directed by the ACP. Duties and expectations include:

  • Pharmacy Technician License is required through ACP or equivalent provincial college.
  • Gather and enter patient information and doctors’ prescriptions in computer systems.
  • Assess prescriptions for completeness.
  • Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions from prescribers.
  • Prepare, package, and dispense prescription medications after a pharmacist has determined appropriateness of therapy.
  • Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
  • Maintain prescription and inventory record-keeping systems.
  • Maintain proper drug storage and security.
  • Place and receive orders to maintain inventory.
  • Instruct clients about the use of health aids and devices.
  • Help customers find non-prescription items.
  • Provide patients with non-drug product information.
  • Accept payment for prescriptions (cashier duties)
  • Prepare and reconcile third-party insurance claims and records.
  • Price, stock OTC and front-store inventory
  • Perform light cleaning duties.
  • Work with exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
  • Work with clear policies, procedures, and methods
  • Work with the utmost level of accuracy and diligence
  • Value and enjoy being a member of a small team.
  • Thank you for your interest in this position, but ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Salary: From $25.00 to $28.00 per hour