Summary Pharmacy Technician in the Halifax Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a pharmacy technician. The following information is applicable to all Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124).

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

$18.00/hour

Median wage in Nova Scotia

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Prospects

Good

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Jobs

5 jobs

advertised in the Halifax Region

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Competencies

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

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