Pharmacy Assistant, Canmore, AB (LMIA)

About the Role

Gourlay's Clinic Pharmacy in Canmore, Alberta is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Assistant. This full-time position involves working in a fast-paced pharmacy or drugstore setting, supporting pharmacists and ensuring efficient operations.

Responsibilities

Key duties include ensuring the accuracy of prescription information, entering client data into databases, and assisting pharmacists with various tasks. You will be responsible for maintaining inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products, keeping accurate prescription records, and preparing medications for clients. Additional tasks involve cleaning and maintaining equipment, compounding, packaging, and labelling pharmaceutical products, and billing third-party insurers. You will also compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams, and ensure the cleanliness of collection areas, as well as organize and maintain inventory.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of one to two years. A minimum of five years of experience in this field is required. The role demands attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while standing for extended periods. Ideal candidates will be accurate, client-focused, efficient, organized, demonstrate initiative, and be strong team players.

Why this job suits newcomers

This job posting is highly relevant for newcomers to Canada as it is LMIA-positive, indicating that a Canadian employer has received approval to hire a foreign worker. This status simplifies the process for obtaining a work permit for qualified international candidates.

Benefits and Work Environment

The successful candidate will be eligible for a health care plan. Employment terms include early morning, morning, day, and weekend shifts. The work environment is dynamic, requiring attention to detail and the ability to stand for extended periods.