pharmacy technician

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Prepare medications for clients
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Interpret physician's specification

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program