Pharmacy Assistant Jobs

Requisition ID: 341787

Competition #: AH-23-107

Position Control #: PHA-PHAR-195

Posting End Date: July 28, 2023

City: Steinbach

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre & Affiliate Sites

Department / Unit: Pharmacy Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days/Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5 hour shifts

Salary: As Per MGEU Prof Tech Collective Agreement

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible to the Regional Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy site Managers and provides services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, professional regulations and standards and Provincial and Federal statutes. Principle functions will be to provide drug distribution services, including sterile compounding of hazardous and nonhazardous drugs, for inpatients and outpatients at the Boundary Trails Health Centre and affiliate sites. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Travel will be required to other Southern Health-Santé Sud sites.

Qualifications

• Typing Skills (minimum 40wpm)
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work harmoniously with others
• Good work and attendance record
• Basic math and accounting skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and to maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer experience is required
• Must possess effective written and oral communications skills
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Grade XII
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Certificate from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Course
• A sound knowledge of both official languages is required for bilingual facilities
• Ability to work independently and with an accurate attention to detail

Conditions Of Employment

• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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 in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.