pharmacy technical assistant

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Tagalog

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Supervise and direct activities of other medical technologists or technicians
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Interpret physician's specification
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Perform general clerical duties
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Assist health care professionals

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Pharmacy technician Certification

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers