pharmacy technical assistant

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Urban area
• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Interpret physician's specification
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available