Pharmacy technician

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 38 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Pharmacy technician/assistant
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Pharmacy or drugstore

Level of expertise

• Technician

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Enter client information in databases
• Prepare medications for clients
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products

Area of work experience

• Pharmaceuticals and medicines

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience