Original job description
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The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada and a world-leading healthcare facility for research and education in oncology. The centre includes both inpatient and outpatient services. The Pharmacy is an integral component of the facility. The Pharmacy Assistant will perform aspects of drug distribution to provide for the efficient daily operation of all departmental services and programs, leading to safe and quality patient care. Participating in special projects and programs as assigned and building interactive relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
Description:
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for the packaging, distributing, shipping medications and the management and replenishment of medication inventory levels under the general supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 31-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 14 Shifts per cycle: 70 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $24.65 Maximum Salary: $28.30 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current experience in oncology required, which must include Connect Care, Oracle and Pyxis experience. Graduate of recognized Pharmacy Assistant program and/or 1-year minimum experience in retail or hospital pharmacy experience required. Required to stand and/or sit for long periods at a time. Required to work with arms extended for sustained periods of time. Required to lift up to 30 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs., push/pull carts, repetitive bending. Good organizational, problem-solving and decision-making ability. Displays professionalism, tact, courtesy, discretion and respects confidentiality. Must be accurate, reliable, precise, cooperative, self-motivated and able to demonstrate effective service attitude. Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment. A pharmacy assistant assessment is required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered a resume and cover letter must be attached with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of various office equipment, unit dose packaging equipment. Knowledge of Pharmacy Drug Formulary preferred. Experience Canada Post Software preferred. Investigational and Special Access Drug Knowledge preferred. Membership with a Pharmacy professional organization.
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Responsibilities
Package, distribute, and ship medications, and manage and replenish medication inventory under the general supervision of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Support the daily operation of pharmacy services, contribute to assigned projects and programs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to promote safe, high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent, plus graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant program and/or at least one year of retail or hospital pharmacy experience. Current oncology experience, including Connect Care, Oracle, and Pyxis, is required; candidates must also complete a pharmacy assistant assessment and demonstrate accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills
- Medication Packaging
- Medication Distribution
- Medication Shipping
- Inventory Management
- Connect Care
- Oracle
- Pyxis
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Accuracy
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Unit Dose Packaging Equipment
- Pharmacy Drug Formulary
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Keywords
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Oncology
- Pharmacy Services
- Medication Distribution
- Medication Packaging
- Medication Shipping
- Medication Inventory
- Connect Care
- Oracle
- Pyxis
- Retail Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Assistant Program
- Unit Dose Packaging Equipment
- Pharmacy Drug Formulary
- Canada Post Software
- Investigational Drugs
- Special Access Drugs
- Patient Care
- Confidentiality
- Pharmacy Assessment
