Healthcare jobs in Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Provincial Health Services Authority

Pharmacy Assistant

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Part-time

Within 25 km of Coquitlam · About 24.4 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Posted: Sep 4, 2026

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Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Assists with the preparation and distribution of medications, and performs related administrative support duties.

Duties/Accountabilities

Assists Pharmacists in the preparation of medications in accordance with established procedures and pharmaceutical practice by performing duties such as counting and measuring drugs, packing and labeling medication, repacking/pre-packing into unit standards, and compounding lotions, ointments, and creams under the direction of a Pharmacist.
Produces labels, inputting data into computer programs, maintaining patient medication profiles, receiving and relaying phone & fax messages, packaging items for shipping/dispensing.
Monitors supplies and equipment, takes inventories, consults with users, identifies requirements, prepares order requisitions for signature, and maintains related stock control records. Liaises with supervisor or delegated Pharmacist regarding problems with inventory and related systems.
Receives and checks orders, verifies accuracy of invoices, stocks shelves, checks stored medication for proper storage and dating, and distributes supplies. Refers discrepancies to supervisor.
Performs administrative support duties such as, completing forms, compiling information and statistics, word processing, internet searches, electronic mail and sorting and distributing mail.
Performs cleaning duties such as washing equipment and supplies, and cleaning work area.
Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Secondary school completion with emphasis on chemistry and mathematics.
Completion of recognized pharmacy assistant program at a certificate level.
One year experience or equivalent as a Pharmacy Assistant.

Skills And Abilities

Typing 50 words per minute.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally with co-workers and the public.
Knowledge of pharmacy routines and applications to the work environment for acceptable practices. Knowledge of pharmaceutical names and special storage requirements.
Ability to perform work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to perform physical functions of the position.

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Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists in preparing, packing, and labeling medications while performing compounding duties for lotions and creams. Manages pharmacy inventory, maintains patient profiles, and provides general administrative and cleaning support.

Requirements

Requires completion of a recognized pharmacy assistant certificate program and secondary school education with a focus on chemistry and mathematics. Candidates should have one year of experience as a pharmacy assistant and a typing speed of 50 words per minute.

Skills

Medication Preparation
Pharmaceutical Compounding
Inventory Management
Data Entry
Patient Profile Maintenance
Typing
Professional Communication
Attention To Detail
Stock Control
Administrative Support

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Keywords

Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmaceutical Practice
Medication Distribution
Compounding
Inventory Control
Patient Medication Profiles
Healthcare
Hospital Pharmacy
Pharmacy Routines
Pharmaceutical Names

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