Pharmacy technicians Skills

Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products; Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams; Bill third party insurers; Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate, enter client information in databases and prepare medications for clients

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Setting

Physician's office; Pharmacy or drugstore; Office of health care professional; Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Supervise and direct activities of other medical technologists or technicians; Schedule and confirm appointments; Perform general clerical duties; Order supplies and equipment; Maintain inventory of equipment; Clean and maintain equipment; Balance cash and record sales; Organize and maintain inventory; Help with scheduling and workflow

Specific Skills

Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician

Experience Experience an asset

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English