Pharmacy aide

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
• Help pharmacists
• Maintain prescription records
• Prepare medications for clients
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Supervise and direct activities of other medical technologists or technicians
• Apply and adjust casts, splints and bandages
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Bill third party insurers
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Help patients complete menus
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Assist dietitians with research in food, nutrition and food service systems
• Clean and restore ocular prostheses
• Interpret physician's specification
• Advise patients on loss of depth perception
• Repair and maintain fabrication and laboratory equipment
• Order supplies and equipment
• Schedule and confirm appointments