Pharmacy Assistant

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking a dedicated Casual Pharmacy Assistant to join Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s Pharmacy Department. Shift types include rotating day shifts.

Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and shifts can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

What Will You Work On?
As the Pharmacy Assistant you will work under the close supervision of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician to support various aspects of pharmacy operations. Pharmacy Assistants perform packaging and distribution of unit dose medications, as well as specified inventory control and statistical reporting activities and other related clerical functions.

How Will You Create Impact?
Join our team as we build clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication! At Interior Health we provide room-to-grow and the opportunity to make a significant, personal contribution to the lives of others. Joining our IH team isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to challenge yourself professionally while relishing the vibrant community surrounding you.

Who We Are:
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

About This Location:
VJH is in the Okanagan health service area and responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area. Located in Vernon, between Kelowna and Kamloops, VJH offers services including core physician specialties, Pharmacy, 24 hour emergency and trauma services, acute and obstetrical care.

The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.

Care Lives Here. Apply today!

Qualfications
• Completion of Grade 12; and
• Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant Course, plus one year recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.