Pharmacy Technician
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
As the Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for supporting pharmacy dispensing in the large dispensary location. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in geriatrics, and palliative care medications. Candidates who possess experience or who are new graduates are welcome to apply. Additionally, those who are fully registered or are Provisional SPT 3 are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Staff Pharmacist with the preparation, packaging and distribution of patient prescriptions.
- Ensure that all prescriptions are complete and authentic.
- Gather and ensure completeness of all necessary information.
- Confirm data entry accuracy in eMAR and Kroll.
- Confirm accuracy of pharmaceutical products and ensure final checks are completed for accuracy prior to their release.
- Ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining confidentiality, adhering to ethical standards, and contributing to a clean pharmacy environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of Alberta. Or, those who are Provisional SPT 3.
- Knowledge of KROLL Pharmacy systems in a long-term care setting is a strong asset.
- Retail/Community/Long Term Care Pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated computer or work processing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician at Brunel will help prepare and check patient prescriptions, confirm data entry and product accuracy, and keep records accurate and confidential. The role also keeps the pharmacy clean and supports the Staff Pharmacist with other assigned duties.
Requirements
Brunel needs candidates registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of Alberta, or Provisional SPT 3. Retail, community or long-term care pharmacy experience is strongly preferred, and knowledge of KROLL in a long-term care setting is a strong asset.
Skills
- KROLL pharmacy systems
- eMAR
- prescription dispensing
- prescription verification
- data entry
- medication packaging
- pharmaceutical product checking
- documentation
- confidentiality
- computer skills
- written communication
- verbal communication
- deadline management
Categories
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Pharmacy Technician
- pharmacy dispensing
- prescription preparation
- long-term care pharmacy
- KROLL
- eMAR
- geriatrics
- palliative care
- College of Pharmacists of Alberta
- SPT 3
- community pharmacy
- retail pharmacy
- medication dispensing
- healthcare
- Alberta
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- SPT 3
Tools
- eMAR
- Kroll
Languages
- English