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Job for the future Pharmacy Technical Assistants
Average hourly wage
$21.09
Job description
These individuals assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in their tasks. They work in:
- Hospitals
- University health and social services centres
- Pharmacies
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Main tasks
- Assist pharmacists with drug inventory and records.
- Greet and welcome customers at the prescription counter.
- Verify the accuracy of information recorded on prescriptions.
- Enter customer information into databases.
- Prepare medications and mix oral solutions, ointments, and creams.
- Produce invoices for insurance.
- Assist with scheduling and workflow planning as required.
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in pharmacy Technical Assistance
Code : 5841
Placement rate: 80.5%
7% of graduates pursue further studies
College
Targeted regions
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Last update: June 19, 2026