Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistants - Calgary - Healthcare

Looking to break into the specialty pharmacy space? Your chance has arrived! A national specialty pharmacy with a location in Winnipeg is looking for Pharmacy Assistants to join their team during a busy season. In this role, you will have the chance to:

• Gain non-retail pharmacy experience in a pharmacy that is closed to the public (no walk-in patients)
• Work steady hours, weekdays only: M-F either 9am - 5pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm (we are seeking talent who are available between 8:30am and 5pm weekdays to work either shift time - no weekends or rotating shifts!)
• Potential to extend your contract, based on performance!
• Receive training from experienced pharmacy professionals!
• Add a well-respected pharmacy employer to your resume!

This is a one-month contract and if you do well in the role, there is a strong likelihood your contract will be extended (month-to-month).

Apply to this posting or complete this simple form to submit your information and resume: Application Form

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Advantages

Pharmacy Assistants - Calgary - Healthcare

What's in it for YOU as a Pharmacy Assistant:

• Competitive hourly rate: $19-21/hr
• Great work-life balance: Monday to Friday, days only
• Estimated 1 month temporary assignment with strong possibility for extension (month-to-month, as per business needs)
• Add to your pharmacy experience with a leader in the field
• Benefits at a discount through Randstad

There is no compounding of cytotoxic medications on site (nor are any cytotoxic medications opened on site at this pharmacy). Transit (reasonable walk from bus stop) and highway accessible (free parking on-site, employee lunchroom and frig, inviting atmosphere).

Responsibilities

Pharmacy Assistants - Calgary - Healthcare

What YOU will be doing as a Pharmacy Assistant:

• Picking and labelling medications for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to later verify
• Communicating with team members in a large team setting; closed-to-the-public pharmacy setting (no direct patient communication)
• May be involved in the preparation and printing of prescription shipping waybills, ensuring 100% accuracy of patient, order and shipment information for delivery
• Filling prescriptions in an office style pharmacy setting / modern, bright, clear and safe environment
• May rarely be involved in entry of prescriptions into Kroll software; primary focus of the role is filling/dispensing (standing for majority of shift at filling table) for technicians and pharmacists to verify/check

Please note there are no PPE requirements for this role, however, pharmacy staff are required to follow provincial guidelines in terms of COVID and/or other respiratory illnesses.

Qualifications

Pharmacy Assistants - Calgary - Healthcare

What YOU bring to the role of Pharmacy Assistant:

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in any pharmacy setting (International Pharmacy Graduates who are pursuing Pharmacist licensing over the next year to two years who are looking for temporary work are encouraged to apply)
• Strong interest in learning about non-retail pharmacy settings for those looking to transition from community/retail pharmacy into a new setting
• Excellent attention to detail, able to spot and fix errors
• Fast learner, comfortable with on-the-job training
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a large team
• Comfortable walking and being on your feet for much of the day
• Able to lift up to 10lbs

Summary

Pharmacy Assistants - Calgary - Healthcare

Do you have family or friends who might be interested in this position? If so, we'd love for you to present them to us! Refer them through the Randstad referral program and you could qualify for a $250 bonus when they complete a full four weeks working with us in any of our positions. To do so, please follow this link: Referral Program

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal. If you prefer, you may also use this short application to get in touch with us quickly (please ensure you highlight your relevant experience): Short Application

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted immediately. We appreciate your application and thank you for your interest!

Meet Randstad Healthcare:

Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division recruits for patient support, clinical, supervisory and managerial talent on behalf of healthcare facilities in major centres across Canada. Roles may be temporary or permanent in nature, however, the majority of clinical, supervisory and management roles our division recruits, for are full-time and permanent.

The types of healthcare settings we support include, but are not limited to, pharmacies of all kinds, hospitals and clinics of various types (including allied health clinics and medical/surgical and dental clinics). We support progressive employers in a variety of professional healthcare practice settings who are looking for fantastic healthcare-educated and experienced or healthcare-passionate candidates who are looking to build a career path in healthcare - like you!

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Why apply for this opportunity via Randstad Canada – what is the process?

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Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, and for taking the time to learn about Randstad Healthcare's professional recruitment services! We look forward to reviewing your application.

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