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Alberta Health Services

Pharmacy Technician

Alberta Health Services
Posted 3 days ago
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Key Details

Top Skills Required

Sterile CompoundingOracleMedication Dispensing +17 more

Description

Your Opportunity:

AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Central Production. You will work to full scope of practice and support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in all areas of medication distribution. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other Technicians, prepare and check repackaged medications, and complete Patient BPMHs in a clinical setting. The role also involves mentoring Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, training new staff, and precepting students while collaborating closely with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. You will adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and quality improvement initiatives. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential. Physical demands include standing, walking, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. The role includes handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing workflows and technology.

Description:

As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. You will receive and triage medication orders, compound and repackage medication and prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products.

  • Classification: Pharmacy Technician
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Pharmacy
  • Primary Location: Pharmacy Central Production
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.80
  • Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
  • Employee Class: Regular Part Time
  • Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 4
  • Shifts per cycle: 16
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $34.01
  • Maximum Salary: $42.59
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Additional Required Qualifications:

To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Physical demands of the role include regular lifting of up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., as well as frequent pushing and pulling, and standing or sitting for extended periods. Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or Omnicell systems, and automated packaging equipment is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA, CAPT, CSHP) is preferred. Applicants should have recent experience—a minimum of 1 year experience within the past 2 years—as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting, including sterile and nonsterile compounding, inventory procurement.


Job Details

Job Type
part time
Salary Range
$34.01 - $42.59
Experience
1+ years

Required Skills

Sterile CompoundingOracleMedication DispensingMedication RepackagingNAPRA StandardsWillow Pharmacy (Connect CareNon-Sterile CompoundingProfessionalismOmnicellPharmaceutical Product Preparation and DistributionPYXISTeamworkAutomated Packaging EquipmentAlberta College of Pharmacy StandardsCommunicationAccountabilityPatient Best Possible Medication History (BPMHMedication Inventory and ProcurementAttention to DetailQuality Improvement

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