Pharmacy Technician

Your Opportunity: AHS is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Alberta Children’s Hospital. You will work within the full scope of practice to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in all areas of medication distribution. Responsibilities include coordinating and performing sterile and non‑sterile compounding, final checks of medications, inventory and procurement activities, checking and dispensing patient‑specific medication orders prepared by Pharmacy Assistants and other technicians, preparing and checking repackaged medications, and completing patient BPMHs in a clinical setting.

The role also involves mentoring Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, training new staff, precepting students, and collaborating closely with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. You will adhere to NAPRA and ACP standards, oversee delegated tasks, and contribute to operational activities and quality‑improvement initiatives. Strong verbal and written English communication skills, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail are essential. Physical demands include standing, walking, keyboarding, lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling.

The role includes handling hazardous medications using appropriate PPE. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates reliability, critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing workflows and technology. This position is scheduled to work weekends only, including long weekends.

AHS Pharmacy Services provides opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and career advancement, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Qualifications

Completion of a CCAPP‑accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.

Current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.

Additional

Required Qualifications

Prior hospital experience with a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to checking, sterile compounding, non‑sterile compounding and all aspects of drug distribution such as ward stock and narcotics.

2 years or more of experience in the last 5 years in pediatrics.

2 years or more of experience in the last 5 years in compounding sterile and non‑sterile preparations.

Required to compound sterile and non‑sterile preparations (including hazardous) and work with arms extended for sustained periods of time.

2 years or more of experience in the last 5 years in all aspects of chemotherapy, including but not limited to receiving, embedded worksheet setup, recent certification for preparation, checking and medication distribution preferred.

Must be able to handle chemotherapy and hazardous drugs, work offsite at Foothills Medical Centre and participate in on‑call shifts.

Physical demands of the role include lifting up to 30 lb and occasional lifting up to 50 lb, along with frequent bending. Repetitive wrist and hand movement required. Able to withstand long periods of sitting, standing and walking.

Excellent organizational, problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.

Self‑motivated with a strong customer‑service orientation, and able to demonstrate critical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent ACH experience.

Membership in a Pharmacy Technician association (e.g., PTSA, CAPhO, CAPT, CSHP).

Preference given to individuals with recent pediatric and/or oncology experience along with current chemotherapy IV certification status.

Willow Ambulatory (WAM) experience is viewed as an asset.

Investigational and Special Access Drugs knowledge.

Experience in a Clinical Deployed Technician role.

Prior experience in a retail pharmacy setting.

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