Pharmacy technician

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Prepare medications for clients
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Perform general clerical duties
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Clean and maintain equipment

Security and Safety

• Confidential security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Hand-eye coordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• Will train
• Disability benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)