Pharmacy Student Distribution

The Pharmacy Technician Student position is a temporary full-time position created to expose college students to a hospital pharmacy environment. The primary purpose is to educate the student while s/he performs professional duties under general supervision. The student may participate in technical pharmacy activities or complete a number of projects; examples include data and/or literature collection and review, development of tools, educational presentations. The technician student will perform tasks in any of these areas: Distribution: Students may spend time with a technician involved with a variety of activities within the distribution process. Projects: Students may participate in two or more projects related to technical practice. This may involve data and /or literature collection and review, new procedures or tools and assisting in creating them, as well as updating and revising training materials. Many of these projects will provide a direct benefit to AHS Pharmacy at a provincial or zonal level.

Completion of first (1st) year or training in a formal pharmacy technician diploma program.

Fluency in the English language (written and verbal) is required. Must be accurate, reliable, precise, cooperative, able to demonstrate effective service attitude, and self-motivated. Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and decision-making ability.

Familiarity with hospitals or hospital pharmacy practice.