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AHS is Canada’s first and largest province-wide, fully integrated health system, and is among Alberta’s Top 75 Employers and a top employer for young people and diversity. In Red Deer, we are known for our entrepreneurial spirit, our big city and big heart atmosphere within a small-town community. There is a vital need for Pharmacy Technicians as our population ages. Whether you are starting your career journey or growing it, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital we are here to help you! We are committed to offering continuous mentorship and career development. Our employees are our greatest asset. We have a culture of positivity, support, inclusion and professional growth. We have numerous opportunities for career development and advancement, plus continuing education options. Our Technicians work to a full scope of practice and build interdisciplinary relationships. This role will perform all aspects of drug distribution to support the effective daily operation of departmental services and programs leading to safe and effective patient care. Core duties include, but are not limited to, preparation and final product checking of sterile and non-sterile products, repackaging, and dispensing patient orders. You will have the opportunity to provide guidance, assist with the training and orientation of staff and students, and supervise Pharmacy Assistants. Pharmacy Technicians also provide clinical support through problem solving and discrepancy resolution to support direct patient care. Your proactive approach, strong relationships, and collaboration with all members of the healthcare team are paramount to the continued success of our team and culture.
Description:
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.
Classification: Pharmacy Technician Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 21-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stand for the duration of your shift, push/pull, bend/twist and lift up to 30 lbs. Must be fluent in the English language (written and verbal), demonstrated communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills. Must demonstrate an effective service attitude and self-motivation. Must be able to work both independently and co-operatively in a team environment. Must be able to adapt to new technologies and change workflow patterns. An excellent attendance record, reliability, and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Demonstrated computer or word processing skills. Committed to continual personal quality improvement and lifelong learning.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior hospital experience. Prior experience in retail pharmacy setting. Membership with a pharmacy professional organization is preferred.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical products, including receiving and triaging medication orders, compounding and repackaging medications, and preparing sterile and non-sterile products. Support safe patient care through final product checks, dispensing, discrepancy resolution, and collaboration with the healthcare team; also assist with staff training and supervise Pharmacy Assistants.
Requirements
Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program and current, provisional, or transferable registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Alberta College of Pharmacy are required. Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands, communicate fluently in English, demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and work independently and collaboratively; hospital or retail pharmacy experience is preferred.
Skills
- Medication Order Triage
- Medication Compounding
- Sterile Product Preparation
- Final Product Checking
- Medication Repackaging
- Medication Dispensing
- Problem Solving
- Discrepancy Resolution
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Staff Training
- Supervision
- Computer Skills
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Pharmacy Technician
- CCAPP-Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program
- Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Medication Orders
- Medication Order Triage
- Compounding
- Sterile Products
- Non-Sterile Products
- Repackaging
- Dispensing
- Final Product Checking
- Drug Distribution
- Patient Care
- Discrepancy Resolution
- Pharmacy Assistants
- Staff Training
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Retail Pharmacy
- Continuing Education
- Lifelong Learning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
- Quality Improvement
