Healthcare Professional
5 days ago
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in the province, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.
We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province.
Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.
About the OpportunityThe Pharmacy Practice Assistant works as a member of the inter-professional team and participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient-centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized.
Working within their legislated scope of practice and scope of employment, the Pharmacy Practice Assistant assumes responsibility for their own actions, are accountable to the public, and contribute as a healthcare professional to plan of care and function of pharmacy to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Required Skills and Qualifications- 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, 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 an asset, French preferred.
- Must have reliable transportation as travel may be required (on occasion).
As a Pharmacy Practice Assistant at Nova Scotia Health, you can expect a competitive salary range of $23.18 to $27.18 per hour.
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.
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