Summary Pharmacy Technician in the Interlake Region

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Description

Pharmacy technicians perform technical functions relating to prescriptions including gathering patients’ information, product preparation, product distribution and inventory control. They work closely with pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care to clients. Pharmacy technicians are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities and by pharmaceutical manufacturers. Pharmacy technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$18.70/hour

Median wage in Manitoba

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Prospects

Good

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Jobs

1 job

advertised in Manitoba

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Competencies

  • Management of Material Resources
  • Numeracy
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Oral Communication: Active Listening
  • Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension

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