Pharmacy Assistant

Overview of the Position

The Pharmacy Technician position, under the supervision of a pharmacist, performs technical and clerical functions of the pharmacy, aligning with the Northern Health Region's mission, vision, values, and philosophy.

Education Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 education
• Successful completion of a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate or the program prescribed by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba for candidates who successfully complete a non-CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• Completion or eligibility to complete the CPhM Pharmacy Technician Structural Practical Training Program and CPhM Pharmacy Technician Jurisprudence Examination

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Recognition or eligibility to be recognized as a Pharmacy Technician by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is required

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of Windows-based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
• WHIMIS and proper handling of cytotoxic substances
• Ability to become NAPRA validated by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and/or Cancer Care Manitoba to perform sterile compounding services
• Ability to maintain Pharmacy Program Pharmacy Technician competency assessments

Benefits

• Relocation Allowance – Up to $5,000 for qualifying positions
• Northern Allowance – This is a tax-deductible benefit
• Isolation / Retention Allowance – Up to $11,000 for qualifying positions
• Vacation – 20 vacation days in years 1-3; plus 2 additional travel days each year
• Education Support – We support lifelong learning

The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace, which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.