PHARMACY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (3212) at CBHSSJB

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who, under the responsibility of a pharmacist or a designated person, is mainly responsible for assisting the latter in preparation of pharmaceutical products such as solutions, ointments and syrups. She/he packages and labels products, serves users at the counter, maintains inventories and may create and update user records.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Professional diploma (DEP) in pharmaceutical technical assistance completed.
Test:
• Pass a calculation test. Passing mark: 50%

Experience:
• 6 months of experience in a pharmacy setting.

Please note that applicants currently registered in the pharmaceutical technical assistance training program or applicants with a completed secondary 5 diploma willing to commit to register to the training program can be considered for this position.

Knowledge and Abilities:
• Must know the international system;
• Must have ability in pharmaceutical calculations;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Autonomous, good judgment and discretion are requested;
• Must have computer skills.

LANGUAGE
• Fluent in Cree and English;
• Fluency in French is an asset.