24 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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St. Albert
24 Oct
Alberta Health Services
St. Albert
AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy teams at Sturgeon Community Hospital and Westview Health Center. You will work to full scope of practice and support safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in all areas of medication distribution. Responsibilities include dispensing and checking patient
- specific medications, checking repackaged medications, coordinating and performing sterile & non-sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory, and procurement activities. 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. This site requires availability for day, evening, weekends and statutory holidays. AHS Pharmacy Services provides opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and career advancement, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care. 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. Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Sturgeon Community Hospital Multi-Site: Multisite Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Classification: Pharmacy Technician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Sturgeon Community Hospital Multi-Site: Multisite Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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. 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., 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, and completing Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH). A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital #
📌 Pharmacy Technician (St. Albert)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 St. Albert