Pharmacy Assistant Professional

3 weeks ago


Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

About the Role

The Pharmacy Practice Assistant plays a vital role in the inter-professional team, providing safe, competent, patient-centered care. This position ensures the goals and needs of patients are prioritized and individualized, working within their legislated scope of practice and scope of employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assumes responsibility for their own actions and is accountable to the public.
  • Contributes to the plan of care and function of pharmacy to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
  • Functions are self-determined, assigned through management, the pharmacist, another Pharmacy Technician, or as requested by other members of the care team.

Requirements

  • Grade XII plus completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician/Technology Program (accredited program preferred) OR one-year full-time experience as a hospital pharmacy technician OR two years' experience as a community pharmacy technician.
  • Licensure in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSCP) is an asset.
  • Two years' experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, is an asset.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control, and record keeping.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications.
  • Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Competencies in other languages are an asset, French preferred.
  • Must have reliable transportation as travel may be required (on occasion).

Benefits

  • $23.18 to $27.18 Hourly.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're committed to achieving excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together.



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