Pharmacy Assistant

Department Health Services

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Location
Edmonton, AB

Job Type
Full Time

Are you looking for a full-time position in an institutional pharmacy? Interested in working a regular weekday-only schedule? Want to join a great team? This is the job for you!

Responsibilities
As a Pharmacy Assistant at CFB Edmonton you will have the opportunity to collaborate with both military and civilian healthcare professionals who are focused on providing the very best service to the Canadian Forces. Working in the military pharmacy, a typical day would include assisting in the dispensing and distribution of medication. Duties would include but not be limited to:

• Receiving prescriptions, ensuring entitlements and updating patient profiles
• Preparing and packaging prescribed medications, including drugs, ointments and compound medications
• Assist in the ordering, receiving and distribution of medical supplies to medical units
• Following established standards for preparation, storage, labeling and issuing of drug products, including narcotic and controlled drugs
• Maintaining pharmacy inventory and ensuring stock is available
• Addressing technical questions and redirecting to appropriate professional for answer

• A diploma in a Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician program from a post-secondary school
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within the last 5 years providing direct patient care as a pharmacy assistant and working in one or more clinical settings such as hospital or community
• CPR/AED Level C

• You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level

• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
• Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process.