Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant (AH-24-045)

Facility/Program:
Bethesda Regional Health Centre

Location:
Steinbach

Position Type:
Full-Time

Position Status:
Maternity/Parental Leave Term

Hours of Work:
7.5 hour shifts

Shift(s):
Days / Weekends

Union:
CUPE

Start Date:
As mutually agreed

End Date:
Apr 18, 2024

Closing Date:
Apr 18, 2024 @ 1600 hrs

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible to the Regional Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy site Managers and provides services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, professional regulations and standards and Provincial and Federal statutes. Principle functions will be to provide drug distribution services, including sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs, for inpatients and outpatients at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre and affiliate sites.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Travel will be required to other Southern Health-Santé Sud sites.

Qualifications

Grade XII

Certificate from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Course

Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred

Basic computer experience is required

Typing Skills (minimum 40wpm)

Basic math and accounting skills

Must possess effective written and oral communications skills

A sound knowledge of both official languages is required for bilingual facilities

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work harmoniously with others

Ability to exercise good judgment and to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently and with an accurate attention to detail

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required

Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job

Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums

Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment

Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.