Pharmacy Technician

En charge de l’accueil des clients, de la préparation des ordonnances et des médicaments, la technicienne en pharmacie est le bras droit du pharmacien. Sous sa responsabilité elle effectue les tâches adéquates afin de rendre le meilleur service pour le patient.

Employment outlook

Good
Employment opportunities are good in Nova-Scotia

Prerequisits

Etre diplomé du secondaire

Mathématique - Grade 12 - Minimum académique = 75%

Vérification des antécédents judiciaires

Vérification des informations de police

Vaccins à jour

Etre diplomé du secondaire

Test Wonderlic Scholastic = Niveau 14 requis

Daily tasks

  • Accueillir les patients
  • Préparer les médicaments pour les patients selon les recommandations des médecins
  • Fournir les médicaments aux patients et expliquer le traitement
  • Compléter les documents liés aux assurances et aux remboursements des soins
  • Enregistrer leurs informations dans leur dossier

Required skills

  • Be respectful and keep professional secrecy
  • Enjoy working with the public
  • Good listening skills and communicate easily
  • Love physical work and handling of instruments
  • This work demands close attention to detail.

Salary

$45,06 / hour *

Annual salary at 40h per week: $93 725

Min hourly rate: $31,16 / h ($64 813)

Max hourly rate: $57,17 / h ($118 914)

* Median rate according to Statistics Canada

Work locations

  • Companies and industries
  • Hospital center
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Private clinic

Available scholarships in Nova Scotia

Type of diploma obtained

College diploma

Years of study: 2

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