Regulated Pharmacy Technician

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Full-Time Regulated Pharmacy Technician at our Downtown Food Store in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently.  As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What you’ll do:

Provide an excellent customer experience by ensuring customers’ needs are met, queries and concerns are resolved appropriately or redirected to the pharmacist when necessary

Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs

Organize medications for the Pharmacists to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, and performing final Rx checks

Maintain records by documenting and filing Physicians' orders and prescriptions

Administer device for blood pressure check and blood sugar level

Process payments for customers’ transactions (including, providing change, point of sale transactions and receipts) through the cash register and point of sale systems

Compound medications

Assist in the proper care and maintenance of equipment pertaining to the Pharmacy

Perform additional duties as required including, but not limited to, routine price changes, housekeeping and compliance with health and safety regulations

Practice to the full scope of a regulated pharmacy technician as outlined in the Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Who you are:

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

Licensed RPT in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacy

Previous retail pharmacy experience is required

Able to work independently and in a team

Attentive to detail and able to remain calm under pressure

Some heavy lifting may be required, up to 50lbs

Availability to work on a very flexible schedule (morning and evening shifts on weekdays and weekends)

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.  We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.