Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Dispensing & Patient Safety

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include processing medication orders, preparing and compounding prescriptions, and ensuring patient safety in accordance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will hold an accredited Pharmacy Technician qualification and possess effective communication and organizational skills. This role emphasizes a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent.
• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness.
• Prepare, process and compound prescriptions.
• Verify accuracy of dispensed prescriptions.
• Maintain stock levels and perform assigned clerical duties.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to carry out duties

Keyboarding skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 12

Accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include processing medication orders, preparing and compounding prescriptions, and ensuring patient safety in accordance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will hold an accredited Pharmacy Technician qualification and possess effective communication and organizational skills. This role emphasizes a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.