AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at High River General Hospital. 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, repackaging, inventory and procurement activities. You will check and dispense patient-specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy personnel. 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. AHS Pharmacy Services provides opportunities for professional growth, 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 Services Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Perks Temporary End Date: 16-APR-2028 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Classification: Pharmacy Technician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class:



Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 16-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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. Prior hospital experience is required, including a broad range of responsibilities such as order entry, Connect Care/EPIC Willow Pharmacy application knowledge, final product checking, sterile compounding, and all aspects of drug distribution (e.g., 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 (including hazardous products),1 year+ experience in an oncology setting, and recent prior experience in a community or other relevant pharmacy setting.

Prior experience in rural pharmacy setting. 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 with hazardous sterile medication, inventory procurement.

Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis, and packaging equipment is also required.

Experience with Cancer Care processes an asset. 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.

📌 Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Temporary Full-Time (High River)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 High River