Pharmacy Technician

Are you a passionate and experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Alberta Health Services is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, a 40-bed facility providing acute and subacute care, transition beds, 24-hour emergency services, surgical care, rehabilitation, laboratory services, and diagnostic imaging. In this role, you will work to your full scope of practice in a dynamic, supportive environment. You will contribute to safe and efficient patient care through non-sterile product preparation, order entry, drug preparation, repackaging, dispensing prescriptions and ward stock, performing final product checks, and assisting with clinical problem solving and discrepancy resolution. You will also support the development of new staff and students through training and orientation while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve processes and outcomes. Strong communication skills, solid organization, computer proficiency, and the ability to build strong working relationships will be essential to your success. This role requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. a few times weekly, stand for about 70% of the workday, crouch, kneel, push or pull up to 20 lbs., walk regularly, and perform frequent typing and related physical tasks. Working within the hospital setting, you could witness emergency situations within the different departments. We offer opportunities for career growth, advancement, and ongoing education. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to grow, lead, and make a difference every day. The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Pharmacy operates 24/7 with shifts that include days and weekends to ensure continuous support for our patients.

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.

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.

Acute care hospital pharmacy technician experience -including medication selection, compounding, checking, and narcotics handling.

Pyxis Super user experience and Professional Pharmacy Organization membership an asset.. Minimum 1 year training and experience as AHS pharmaceutical purchaser is an asset.