Pharmacy Technician
Alberta Health Services
Date: 1 hour ago
City: Grande Prairie, AB
Contract type: Full time
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Distribution Practice & Quality Assurance Manager, the Pharmacy Technician - Quality Assurance Leader (QAL) works independently, as well as in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team, Technical Practice Leaders, Aseptic Leads and other internal and external parties. The QAL is responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance programs at their assigned sites to monitor for compliance with established standards and guidelines (e.g., National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities [NAPRA], Alberta College of Pharmacists [ACP], Alberta Health Services [AHS]. The QAL provides site-based support for verification of sterile and non-sterile compounding personnel, facilities, and equipment. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Distribution Practice Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a pharmacy technician in hospital pharmacy, ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity, with practice experience in hazardous and non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounding. A minimum of 2 years' experience as an Aseptic Lead. Leadership skills including an understanding of adult learning concepts, demonstrated ability to coach and teach, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable components. Ability to prioritize workload and multiple projects on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment. Project management skills to plan, develop, and implement new programs. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs, and pharmacy software programs. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years informal pharmacy leadership experience (e.g. technician educator, medication safety, compounding, repackaging, and/or project technician). Completion of change management education. Completion of Introduction to LEADs in a Caring Environment. Membership with a pharmacy professional organization. Recent volunteer experience with a pharmacy professional organization, regulatory or certification body.
Reporting to the Distribution Practice & Quality Assurance Manager, the Pharmacy Technician - Quality Assurance Leader (QAL) works independently, as well as in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team, Technical Practice Leaders, Aseptic Leads and other internal and external parties. The QAL is responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance programs at their assigned sites to monitor for compliance with established standards and guidelines (e.g., National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities [NAPRA], Alberta College of Pharmacists [ACP], Alberta Health Services [AHS]. The QAL provides site-based support for verification of sterile and non-sterile compounding personnel, facilities, and equipment. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Distribution Practice Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a pharmacy technician in hospital pharmacy, ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity, with practice experience in hazardous and non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounding. A minimum of 2 years' experience as an Aseptic Lead. Leadership skills including an understanding of adult learning concepts, demonstrated ability to coach and teach, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable components. Ability to prioritize workload and multiple projects on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of a dynamic work environment. Project management skills to plan, develop, and implement new programs. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs, and pharmacy software programs. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years informal pharmacy leadership experience (e.g. technician educator, medication safety, compounding, repackaging, and/or project technician). Completion of change management education. Completion of Introduction to LEADs in a Caring Environment. Membership with a pharmacy professional organization. Recent volunteer experience with a pharmacy professional organization, regulatory or certification body.
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