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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Pharmacy Assistant

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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Winnipeg, CA · Temporary · $29,103 – $33,744

About this role

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region. Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Reporting to the Drug Distribution Manager and under the general direction of a Pharmacist, the incumbent is responsible for the procurement, storage, inventory management, recording, manufacturing, compounding, dispensing, packaging, labeling, pricing, issuing and distribution of pharmaceuticals. All activities follow the policies and procedures of the Department.

Position located in CIVA-Sterile Products Pharmacy at WRHA Corporate - Health Sciences Centre. Part of the clinical job stream and MAHCP union. In-person work arrangement with anticipated shifts days, evenings, weekends.

Full-time temporary role with FTE 1.00 from 05/01/2026 to 03/31/2027 due to other leave. Daily hours worked 7.75 and annual base hours 2015. Opportunity aligns with pharmacy career growth in hospital setting.

Requirements

  • Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba Standards
  • Graduate of a recognized pharmacy assistant program or equivalent
  • Pharmacy Technician Certificate from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant Program
  • One year of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology essential
  • Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of current pharmacy computer systems and software preferred

Responsibilities

  • Procure pharmaceuticals
  • Store pharmaceuticals
  • Manage inventory of pharmaceuticals
  • Record pharmaceutical activities
  • Manufacture pharmaceuticals
  • Compound medications
  • Dispense, package, label, price, issue and distribute pharmaceuticals

Benefits

  • MAHCP Union