Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: LWHC - Labrador City - Labrador West Health Centre

Pharmacy Assistant

Labrador Grenfell Zone - LWC DRUG PROCUREMENT & D

Temporary Full-time

NAPE HS

55737DIF

Hours

75 Hours Biweekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary

CG-26 (CAD25.03 - CAD27.70 per hour plus the Applicable Labrador Allowance)

Competition Number

VAC0024282

Posted Date

2026-05-28

Closing Date

Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to assist in performing technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications:

- Completion of a pharmacy certificate program and having a minimum of two years related working experience
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize
- A skills test may be administered
- A satisfactory record of work performance is required The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct

Duties and Responsibilities:



(Include but not limited to):

- Assisting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long-term care clients under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician
- Assisting in dispensing pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping.
- Processing new prescription information and refill requests including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual billings.
- Responsibilities in inventory maintenance and receiving
- Repackaging medications for the ward stock and nursing home.
- Third party billing.
- Data collection and reporting
- Clerical duties.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and to distinguish routine functions with those requiring qualified judgment.
- Perform other related duties as required.

📌 Pharmacy Assistant (Labrador City)
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