Fraser Health·Vancouver, British Columbia
Assists with medication dispensing through measuring, non-sterile compounding, packaging, and distribution. Maintains pharmacy inventory, performs clerical duties, and ensures the tidiness of work areas.
The salary range for this position is CAD $31.63 - $31.63 / hour Job Summary
Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role?
Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others?
Get to know Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services: We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health and provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence patients, residents and clients committed to investing in your professional development in building an environment where you can advance your career.
Position Highlights: We currently have exciting Casual opportunities for Pharmacy Assistants IA to join our teams at Crosstown Clinic, Downtown Community Health Centre and Hope to Health Centre located in Vancouver, BC.
Community pharmacy experience or interest, working with marginalized Mental Health & Substance Use populations required.
This position is for our Vancouver Downtown Eastside group of pharmacies – Crosstown Clinic, Downtown Community Health Centre and Hope to Health Centre.
We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, here’s why we believe you should apply: A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.
Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you.
From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum.
Together, we build outstanding workplaces.
We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work.
We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
Apply now to join our excellent team!
One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.
Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Pharmacy Services or designate, assists with medication dispensing by measuring, non-sterile compounding, packaging, and distributing medications. Maintains stock levels, and performs clerical duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience
Grade 12, graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to type. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment.
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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Requires Grade 12 graduation and completion of a recognized Pharmacy Assistant course or equivalent experience. Candidates must have an interest in working with marginalized Mental Health and Substance Use populations.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in British Columbia are typically shaped by steady demand across hospitals, community settings, and multidisciplinary care teams. Competition often centers on licensure eligibility with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, plus strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your licensing status and prepare examples that show prioritization and team-based practice.
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