Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

Procure, store, manage inventory, record, prepare, dispense, package, label, price, issue, and distribute pharmaceuticals according to departmental policies and procedures. Carry out these duties under the general supervision of the Drug Distribution Manager.

Job details

Requisition ID: 411431 Position Number: 20089544 Posting End Date: September 30, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: St. Boniface Hospital Site: St. Boniface Hospital Department / Unit: Pharmacy Distribution 2 Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 0.60 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $29.103 , $29.979 , $30.876 , $31.801 , $32.761 , $33.744 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Drug Distribution Manager, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for: the procurement, storage, inventory management, recording, preparing, dispensing, packaging, labeling, pricing, issuing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department. Experience Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is preferred. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Grade 12 or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications And Skills Basic keyboard skills. Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of spreadsheet, word processing, and email and internet software is preferred. Ability to pass and maintain the departmental verification validation within six months of being in the workplace, and then as required on a periodic basis. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature. Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals. a Resume Is Required When Applying For This Position. Physical Requirements Not Applicable St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day. 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. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What you’ll do

Procure, store, manage inventory, record, prepare, dispense, package, label, price, issue, and distribute pharmaceuticals according to departmental policies and procedures. Carry out these duties under the general supervision of the Drug Distribution Manager.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12 or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program; previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. Candidates need basic keyboard and communication skills, the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, and must pass departmental verification validation within six months of starting.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Medication Dispensing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmaceutical Inventory Management
• Medication Preparation
• Medication Dispensing
• Packaging and Labeling
• Pharmaceutical Distribution
• Basic Keyboard Skills
• Spreadsheet Software
• Word Processing Software
• Email and Internet Software
• Independent Work
• Task Management
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Confidentiality
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Healthcare