Bilingual Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Process prescriptions, prepare and package medications, verify prescription details, and maintain accurate labeling, inventory, and documentation. Support pharmacists and communicate with patients, healthcare providers, and internal teams in English and French while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Job details

Company Description Ambicare Pharmaceuticals Inc., part of Ambicare Canada, is a Canadian generic pharmaceutical company connected to the Ambica and Unilab group based in the Philippines. The company builds on Unilab and Ambica’s long-standing reputation for quality and credibility in the pharma industry. Ambicare focuses on introducing high-quality, niche pharmaceutical products across various therapeutic segments to the Canadian market. The organization is committed to personalized customer support and aims to improve access to reliable medications for communities across Canada. Team members join a growing company with international roots and a strong emphasis on patient-centered service. Role Description The Bilingual Pharmacy Technician is a full-time, hybrid role based in Montreal, QC, with some flexibility for work from home. In this role, the technician supports pharmacy operations by processing prescriptions, preparing and packaging medications, and ensuring accuracy in labeling and documentation. Daily tasks include verifying prescription information, maintaining inventory records, and coordinating with pharmacists to address clinical or dosing questions. The technician interacts with patients, healthcare providers, and internal teams in both English and French, providing clear information about medications, refills, and policies. The role also involves upholding regulatory and safety standards, assisting with quality checks, and supporting administrative tasks such as data entry, documentation, and record management. Qualifications Ability to communicate fluently in both English and French, with strong listening, speaking, and writing skills. Experience in prescription processing, medication preparation, and accurate labeling within a pharmacy or pharmaceutical setting. Knowledge of pharmacy regulations, billing procedures, and safe handling and storage of medications. Proficiency with pharmacy management systems, data entry, and basic office software (e.g., MS Office). Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Customer service skills with a patient-focused approach and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician training program; provincial certification or licensure in Quebec is an asset. Previous experience in a retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy environment is preferred; experience with generic or niche pharmaceuticals is an advantage.

What you’ll do

Process prescriptions, prepare and package medications, verify prescription details, and maintain accurate labeling, inventory, and documentation. Support pharmacists and communicate with patients, healthcare providers, and internal teams in English and French while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Requires fluency in English and French, pharmacy experience with prescription processing and medication preparation, and knowledge of regulations, billing, and safe medication handling. A recognized Pharmacy Technician training program is required; Quebec certification or licensure is an asset, and prior retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Quality Checks · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• English-French Bilingual Communication
• Prescription Processing
• Medication Preparation
• Medication Labeling
• Prescription Verification
• Inventory Management
• Pharmacy Regulations
• Billing Procedures
• Medication Safety and Storage
• Pharmacy Management Systems
• Data Entry
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Customer Service
• Documentation and Record Management
• Quality Checks

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative