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Provincial Health Services Authority

Pharmacy Assistant

Victoria, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Pharmacy Assistant, under the direct supervision of Staff Pharmacists, measures, manufactures, compounds packages and distributes drugs and medications; maintains related records and ensures adequate levels of stock are on hand.

Duties/Accountabilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist prepares injectable chemotherapy agents as per written policies and procedures utilizing aseptic technique.
Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist compounds and prepares medications and other pharmaceutical supplies to fill prescriptions issued from oncologists and other qualified physicians as per written policies and procedures.
Prepares computerized prescription labels for sterile injectables and oral medications.
Prepares requisitions for supplies for the laminar flow hood room and regular dispensary supplies according to a pre-established replacement level for Chief Pharmacist’s authorization.
Maintains associated inventory records.
Ensures the safe disposal of used dispensary supplies and unused portions of chemotherapy preparations in accordance with established procedures and policies.
Performs related clerical duties such as typing, answering telephones and filing.
As directed, telephones pharmaceutical companies and places authorized drug purchase orders according to established guidelines.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course plus two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to type
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to organize work.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, prepares and compounds chemotherapy agents, medications, and pharmaceutical supplies, including sterile injectables and oral prescriptions. Maintains inventory and related records, orders authorized supplies, disposes of materials safely, and performs clerical duties.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12 and graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates need effective communication and interpersonal skills, typing and equipment-operation abilities, organization, and the physical ability to perform the role.

Skills

Aseptic Technique
Chemotherapy Preparation
Medication Compounding
Prescription Preparation
Sterile Injectable Preparation
Inventory Management
Recordkeeping
Supply Ordering
Safe Disposal Procedures
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Typing
Equipment Operation
Work Organization

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Licensed Pharmacist
Chemotherapy
Injectable Chemotherapy Agents
Aseptic Technique
Medication Compounding
Prescription Preparation
Sterile Injectables
Oral Medications
Laminar Flow Hood
Pharmaceutical Supplies
Inventory Records
Stock Management
Drug Purchase Orders
Safe Disposal
Dispensary
Oncology
Clerical Duties
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement

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