Pharmacy Technician
Your Opportunity:
AHS is seeking a dedicated professional to join our pharmacy team as a casual based out of Drumheller Hospital. Help us achieve our purpose of delivering an exceptional medication experience through your character, collaboration, and continuous personal growth! You will coordinate & perform medication distribution activities including inventory management. Responsibilities include checking & dispensing patient‑specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants & other Pharmacy Technicians. You may also prepare, check, & dispense compounds & repackaged medications, support procurement & inventory control, & complete best possible medication histories with patients. Mentoring Pharmacy Assistants & Technicians, training new staff, & precepting students are key aspects of the role, along with collaboration with pharmacists & interdisciplinary teams. You will uphold NAPRA & ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, contribute to operational activities, & improvement initiatives. Strong verbal & written English communication skills are essential, along with professionalism, accountability, & attention to detail. The ideal candidate excels in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, & adaptability, & is committed to confidentiality, accuracy, & effective teamwork. Candidates must be able to work independently & collaboratively, follow instructions, & adapt to changing workflows & technologies. Physical requirements include visual acuity, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, extended standing, and walking. This role also involves handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE. Drumheller is the main location with the opportunity to train to cover nearby sites including: Hanna, Stettler, and Three Hills.
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: Pharmacy
- Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 18-AUG-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $34.01
- Maximum Salary: $42.59
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Physical demands of the role include regular lifting of up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., as well as frequent pushing and pulling, and standing or sitting for extended periods. Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA/CAPT/CSHP) is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:Applicants should have recent experience: a min of 1 yr in the past 2 yrs, as a technician in a hospital setting, incl. sterile & nonsterile compounding, inventory procurement, & completing Best Possible Medication Histories. Experience with Willow Pharmacy (Connect Care), Oracle, Pyxis or Omnicell systems, & automated packaging equipment. Preference if interested in covering multiple rural sites nearby.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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