PHARMACY ASSISTANT I (CASUAL) Job at Northern Health

Northern Health Prince Rupert, BC

Competition #:
05580236

Employee Type:
CASUAL

Bargaining Unit:
HEU

Facility:
PR REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Department:
PRR PHARMACY

Reports To:
CHIEF PHARMACIST

Hourly Wage:
$25.99

Close Date:
MARCH 03, 2023

Comments:


This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Position Summary


Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a Pharmacy Assistant looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy department.

The Pharmacy Assistant I, working under the close supervision of a pharmacist, dispenses, compounds, packages and distribute drugs and medications; pre-packages and labels tablets and capsules; utilizes computerized pharmacy purchasing program to generate short lists and Purchase Orders; types correspondence and reports and performs a variety of reception and clerical duties.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is the largest hospital in northwest BC with 27 acute care beds. They offer emergency services, ultrasound, CT scans, surgery, extended care, pediatrics, radiology, and obstetrics. Additional services such as diabetes education, health heart and rehabilitation, podiatry, orthopedics and other visiting specialists.

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). It is nestled into a mountain and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest. See rare wildlife, explore our rugged landscapes, and experience world-class fishing adventures you won’t find anywhere else. Check out more on Prince Rupert, known as the halibut capital of the world.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
  • Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

  • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

  • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

  • Employee referral program

  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

  • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

  • “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.


  • Qualifications


  • Grade 12, graduation from a Pharmacy Assistant course, plus one-year recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.


  • Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to deal with others effectively

  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

  • Ability to type

  • Ability to organize work

  • Ability to operate related equipment


  • Who we are
    Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
    Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
    There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.


    • All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT



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