Pharmacy Student
Nisku, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Nisku, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Calgary, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Calgary, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Grande Prairie, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Grande Prairie, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
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Sherwood Park, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Sherwood Park, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Lloydminster, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Lloydminster, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Rocky View County, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacy Student
Rocky View County, AB · On-site
... order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy ... Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the ...
Pharmacist I
CA$59.76 - CA$68.71/hr
You will assess patients for medicationrelated issues, contribute to comprehensive medication ... packaging. * Classification: Pharmacist I * Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH * Unit and Program:
Pharmacist I
CA$59.76 - CA$68.71/hr
You will assess patients for medicationrelated issues, contribute to comprehensive medication ... packaging. * Classification: Pharmacist I * Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH * Unit and Program:
Support compounding workflow oversight, compliance packaging operations, monitoring of pharmacy inventory, and medication management processes. * Conduct medication profile reviews with associated ...
Support compounding workflow oversight, compliance packaging operations, monitoring of pharmacy inventory, and medication management processes. * Conduct medication profile reviews with associated ...
Medication Preparation: Assist in counting, packaging, labeling, and assembling medications, including compliance/blister packaging. * Clinical Checks & Compounding: Perform initial checks on ...
Medication Preparation: Assist in counting, packaging, labeling, and assembling medications, including compliance/blister packaging. * Clinical Checks & Compounding: Perform initial checks on ...
Identify actual and potential drug related problems through completion of medication reviews ... Kroll software experience is preferred We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by ...
Identify actual and potential drug related problems through completion of medication reviews ... Kroll software experience is preferred We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by ...
Identify actual and potential drug related problems through completion of medication reviews ... Kroll software experience is preferred We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by ...
Identify actual and potential drug related problems through completion of medication reviews ... Kroll software experience is preferred We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by ...
Assess patient health, manage medication therapy for chronic/acute conditions, and provide ... Prepare, package, and distribute medications, ensuring accuracy in dosage, labeling, and storage.
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Assess patient health, manage medication therapy for chronic/acute conditions, and provide ... Prepare, package, and distribute medications, ensuring accuracy in dosage, labeling, and storage.
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Assess patient health, manage medication therapy for chronic/acute conditions, and provide ... Prepare, package, and distribute medications, ensuring accuracy in dosage, labeling, and storage.
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Assess patient health, manage medication therapy for chronic/acute conditions, and provide ... Prepare, package, and distribute medications, ensuring accuracy in dosage, labeling, and storage.
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... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
To supervise resident self medication assessment and audits; * To supervise and delegate care and ... Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of ...
To supervise resident self medication assessment and audits; * To supervise and delegate care and ... Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
... packaging and other prescription requirements. What Your Day To Day would look like as a registered pharmacy technician: * Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication ...
Medication Packaging information
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How much do medication packaging jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for medication packaging in Alberta is $16.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the medication packaging position, and why are they important?
To thrive in Medication Packaging, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of pharmaceutical safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated packaging machinery, barcode systems, and inventory management software is commonly required. Dependability, time management, and the ability to follow precise instructions are essential soft skills in this position. These abilities help ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient packaging of medications, which is vital for patient safety and regulatory compliance.
What does a typical workday look like for someone in a medication packaging role?
A typical day in Medication Packaging involves preparing, counting, labeling, and sealing medications according to prescription or bulk order specifications, often while operating or monitoring packaging machinery. You’ll regularly conduct quality checks, maintain accurate records, and restock packaging supplies to meet pharmacy or production schedules. Collaboration with pharmacists, quality assurance teams, and other packaging staff is common to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. While the work environment can be fast-paced and repetitive, many employers offer structured shifts, clear procedures, and ongoing training to support success in the role.
What is a medication packaging?
A Medication Packaging job involves preparing, labeling, and organizing medications for distribution to patients or healthcare facilities. Workers ensure that medications are correctly packaged in the appropriate doses, following safety and regulatory guidelines. This role often requires attention to detail, adherence to strict protocols, and collaboration with pharmacists or healthcare staff. It may take place in pharmacies, hospitals, or manufacturing facilities depending on the employer.
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Costco rating
8.1
Based on 1,917 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
2nd of 39 rated national retailers
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Job Description
Description of position:
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy student will provide assistance and support for drug distribution, including assisting pharmacy staff with prescription order entry, packaging and compounding. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy student will also provide support to various expanded scope initiatives, such as aiding the pharmacist in the recruitment and implementation of our Health Promotion Clinics and assisting with medication review services. The pharmacy student may also provide limited counseling and education for prescription and OTC products in accordance to their clinical knowledge base and under the constant supervision of a pharmacist.
Daily tasks and responsibilities:
- Answers and triages member phone calls and directs members to product location.
- Collects the appropriate patient information and inputs prescriptions into the pharmacy software system accurately and efficiently under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Fills prescriptions by retrieving stock bottles, counting medications, labeling under the pharmacist's supervision. Follows safety and security procedures at all times while completing these duties.
- Alerts the pharmacist when necessary such as in cases of drug interactions or patient concerns
- Complies with provincial regulations regarding the role of the pharmacy student and maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Follows Costco pharmacy's policies and procedures
- Assist patients at the counter, retrieves prescriptions and processes register transactions as per the provided procedures. Provides prompt and courteous patient service.
- Communicates with patients regarding OTC products and answers questions under the supervision of the pharmacist and knows when to refer to the pharmacist when appropriate.
- Depending on the competency level and provincial regulation, pharmacy student provides prescription counseling education under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.
- Identifies and recruits patients eligible for the medication review program and assists the pharmacist in performing medication review services.
- Helps pharmacy staff stock drugs, supplies and OTC merchandise.
- Works with the pharmacist to develop and implement plans to recruit and successfully run Costco Pharmacy's Health Promotion clinics.
- Works with pharmacy staff to keep the pharmacy clean and well organized.
- Assists in other areas as necessary and under the direction of the pharmacist.
Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:
Assists in other areas of the warehouse as necessary.
Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess):
Education/Training: Must be enrolled in an approved pharmacy program
Licenses/Certifications: Must be registered with the respective College as a pharmacy student
Experience: Candidates with community pharmacy experience and proficient with the Kroll pharmacy software system is preferable.
Knowledge/Skills: Excellent communication and member service skills
Other: Able to work in a fast paced environment and works well in a team
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About Costco
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Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. With more than 800 locations worldwide, Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one. Today, as the company evolves, it stays true to the qualities that helped attract and retain millions of loyal members around the globe: Commitment to quality. Costco warehouses carry about 4,000 SKUs (stock keeping units) compared to the 30,000 found at most supermarkets. By carefully choosing products based on quality, price, brand, and features, the company can offer the best value to members.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Issaquah, WA, US
Year founded
1983