Pharmacy Assistant
- Camrose, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Education
- High school diploma
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Camrose offers the charm of a smaller city with plenty to enjoy, like scenic trails, ski clubs and a vibrant arts and culture scene. At St. Mary’s Hospital, located right in the heart of the city, you will be part of a community-focused care team offering a wide range of services including a cancer center, diagnostic imaging, surgery, women’s health and more. If you are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary teams providing a wide range of support and care to a diverse group of patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our Pharmacy team provides specialized patient care through collaboration to support each patient’s wellbeing. We are looking for people who thrive in team settings, have strong communication skills, and understand the importance of accuracy, organization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic care, promoting medication safety, and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!
Description:
Description: The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for a variety of medication related duties including the ordering, preparation, packaging, shipping, distribution and maintenance of controlled medication inventories. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.
Required Qualifications: High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Recent experience in a community or hospital setting with demonstrated knowledge of medication distribution processes and pharmacy workflow. Must be proficient with technology and ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work in teams and independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Camrose offers the charm of a smaller city with plenty to enjoy, like scenic trails, ski clubs and a vibrant arts and culture scene. At St. Mary’s Hospital, located right in the heart of the city, you will be part of a community-focused care team offering a wide range of services including a cancer center, diagnostic imaging, surgery, women’s health and more. If you are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary teams providing a wide range of support and care to a diverse group of patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our Pharmacy team provides specialized patient care through collaboration to support each patient’s wellbeing. We are looking for people who thrive in team settings, have strong communication skills, and understand the importance of accuracy, organization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic care, promoting medication safety, and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!
Description:
Description: The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for a variety of medication related duties including the ordering, preparation, packaging, shipping, distribution and maintenance of controlled medication inventories. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.
- Classification:
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Union:
- COV AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program:
- Pharmacy SMHC
- Primary Location:
- St. Mary's Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.40
- Posting End Date:
- 28-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 09-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 28-MAY-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 5
- Shifts per cycle:
- 10
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, Weekends
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $24.65
- Maximum Salary:
- $28.30
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: High School diploma or recognized equivalent required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Recent experience in a community or hospital setting with demonstrated knowledge of medication distribution processes and pharmacy workflow. Must be proficient with technology and ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work in teams and independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Order, prepare, package, ship, and distribute medications, and maintain controlled medication inventories. Support pharmacy workflow and medication safety as part of a collaborative patient-care team.
Requirements
A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is required, along with recent experience in a community or hospital setting and knowledge of medication distribution and pharmacy workflow. Candidates must be proficient with technology and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and in a team.
Skills
- Medication Distribution
- Pharmacy Workflow
- Medication Preparation
- Medication Packaging
- Medication Inventory Management
- Medication Safety
- Technology Proficiency
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Accuracy
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
Keywords
- Pharmacy
- Medication Distribution
- Medication Preparation
- Medication Packaging
- Medication Shipping
- Pharmacy Workflow
- Medication Safety
- Patient Care
- Hospital
- Community Pharmacy
- Interdisciplinary Teams
- Technology Proficiency
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Accuracy