Pharmacy Technician
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- Allied Health
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- COV00030136 Requisition #
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- Jun 23, 2022 Post Date
- Classification: Pharmacy Technician
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 30-JUN-2022
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-SEP-2022
- Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $29.84
- Maximum Salary: $37.38
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program or recognized equivalent required Active registration with Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) required
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of a CCCAP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Alberta College of Pharmacists as a pharmacy technician. The ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be able to distinguish routine functions with those requiring professional judgment is essential. Computer and keyboarding skills are necessary. Candidates must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Required to work with arms extended for sustained periods of time Required to lift up to 30 lb. and occasionally 50 lb. Required to push/pull carts. Required to bend repetitively. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to accurately prepare pharmaceuticals is required. Preference given to candidates with experience in various pharmacy technology and software, including Pyxis, Automed, AutoPrint, BDM Centricity, Epic.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year experience in a Hospital Pharmacy or similar setting. Recent or current volunteer experience related to pharmacy, or development of the profession such as with a pharmacy technician professional organization (e.g. PTSA, CAPT) or with a regulatory or certification body (e.g. ACP, NAPRA, PEBC). Membership with a pharmacy professional organization, like PTSA, is an asset.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.