Pharmacy Technician
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Description:
As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
Classification: Pharmacy Technician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 28-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.
Additional Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, and adaptability, and is committed to confidentiality, accuracy, and effective teamwork. Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, and adapt to changing workflows and technologies. Physical requirements include visual acuity, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and extended standing and walking. This role also involves handling hazardous or allergenic medications using appropriate PPE.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Epic Willow (Connect Care), Pyxis or automated dispensing system is an asset. Experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting - including sterile and non-sterile compounding.
Description:
As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
Classification: Pharmacy Technician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 28-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.
Additional Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, and adaptability, and is committed to confidentiality, accuracy, and effective teamwork. Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, and adapt to changing workflows and technologies. Physical requirements include visual acuity, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and extended standing and walking. This role also involves handling hazardous or allergenic medications using appropriate PPE.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Epic Willow (Connect Care), Pyxis or automated dispensing system is an asset. Experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting - including sterile and non-sterile compounding.
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Responsibilities
Receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medications, and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products. Distribute pharmaceutical products while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and safe handling practices.
Requirements
Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program and current, provisional, or transferable registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Alberta College of Pharmacy are required. Candidates should be adaptable, reliable, accurate, and able to work independently and collaboratively; hospital pharmacy experience and familiarity with Epic Willow, Pyxis, or automated dispensing systems are assets.
Skills
- Medication Order Triage
- Medication Compounding
- Medication Repackaging
- Sterile Compounding
- Non-Sterile Compounding
- Medication Distribution
- Accuracy
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Hazardous Medication Handling
- Personal Protective Equipment
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Pharmacy Technician
- CCAPP-Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program
- Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Medication Orders
- Medication Triage
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Medication Compounding
- Sterile Compounding
- Non-Sterile Compounding
- Medication Repackaging
- Medication Distribution
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Epic Willow
- Connect Care
- Pyxis
- Automated Dispensing Systems
- Hazardous Medications
- Allergenic Medications
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Confidentiality
- Accuracy
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork