Position Summary
Join Our Team as a Pharmacy Assistant at East Kootenay Regional Hospital!
Position Overview:
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in healthcare? The East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook is inviting applications for the position of Pharmacy Assistant to join our dynamic team. Under the close supervision of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in various aspects of Pharmacy Department Operations. Your responsibilities will include packaging and distributing unit dose medications, inventory control, statistical reporting activities, and clerical functions. Additionally, you'll provide exceptional customer service by answering telephones, assisting at the dispensary counter, and issuing medication orders in accordance with established procedures.
Casual Employment Opportunities:
Embrace flexibility with casual day shift positions, offering a range from 0 to 37.5 hours per week. Joining us in a casual role opens doors to internal postings, providing the opportunity to apply for permanent part-time or full-time positions. Interior Health values career growth, and many success stories begin with casual on-call positions, evolving into rewarding, long-term careers.
Location Highlights:
Cranbrook, nestled in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, serves as the business capital of the East Kootenays. As the largest city in the Rocky Mountain Region, Cranbrook offers a picturesque setting with scenic mountain vistas. Boasting more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the province, it's an ideal place to raise a family or retire. Residents enjoy diverse outdoor recreational opportunities, including golf, hiking, and skiing. Urban pursuits are also available, with shops, boutiques, cafes, an arts center, and heritage attractions.
Why Join Us?
Come and be part of a team where our focus is on providing individuals with the space to grow and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Take the next step in your career and apply today!
Qualifications
• Grade 12
• Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.