Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy Assistant
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 383184
Position Number:
Posting End Date: June 23 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site:WRHA Corporate -Grace Hospital
Department / Unit: Pharm Assistants/Technicians - GGH
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 07/07/2025
FTE:1.00
Anticipated Shift:Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.50
Annual Base Hours: 1950
Salary: $28.255 $29.106 $29.977 $30.875 $31.807 $32.761
Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites services and organizations. Were united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Drug Distribution Manager and under the general direction of a Pharmacist the incumbent is responsible for the procurement storage inventory management recording manufacturing compounding dispensing packaging labeling pricing issuing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department.
Experience
- One year of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting is preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Complete Grade 12 education Manitoba Standards required.
- Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program or equivalent required.
- Current or prior enrollment in and minimum 50% completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant Program.
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge and training of Automated Dispensing Cabinet Distribution processes preferred.
- Knowledge of information systems technology and software preferred.
- Knowledge of current pharmacy computer systems and software preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
- Effective verbal written and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the English language.
- Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- High-degree of fine motor hand dexterity.
- Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals.
- Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the WRHA Pharmacy Program and the sites it services and is discreet.
- Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters is maintained.
Physical Requirements
- Standing lifting and repetitive motion.
- May be required to travel to other sites.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre Deer Lodge Centre Golden West Centennial Lodge Grace Hospital Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg Pan Am Clinic River Park Gardens Victoria General Hospital WRHA corporate programs and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
