Regulated Pharmacy Technician at Walmart

Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada

Walmart Logo
$59,320 – $77,792Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Retail PharmacyIndustries

Requirements

  • Age - 16 or older
  • License - Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Responsibilities

  • Receive new or repeat prescriptions, create and maintain patient records, and assess prescriptions for clarity, completeness, authenticity, and legal requirements
  • Interpret prescriptions including abbreviations, numerals, and symbols, and perform pharmaceutical calculations
  • Record prescription information accurately on patient records
  • Alert the pharmacist to actual and potential drug therapy related problems
  • Prepare non-sterile and/or sterile products, package and label products to maintain integrity and meet legislative requirements
  • Collaborate with pharmacist in product release, with the pharmacist reviewing the prescription and patient record, offering counseling to patients as needed, and releasing the prescription to the correct customer or agent
  • Determine and maintain inventory requirements sufficient for patient safety and efficient operations, audit inventory (based on regulations, policies, and procedures), and report discrepancies to the pharmacist (e.g., narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted substances)
  • Assist patients to select and use drug administration devices, diagnostic and monitoring devices, home health aids, and other non-drug measures

Skills

Pharmacy Technician License
Prescription Processing
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Inventory Management
Sterile Compounding
Patient Records
Drug Distribution
Narcotics Handling

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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