Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Dispensing & Patient Safety

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Victoria, Nova Scotia to ensure the quality and safety of medication management. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and registration, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring accuracy in the pharmacy information system.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent education.
• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Receives and verifies prescriptions from practitioners.
• Prepares and compounds prescriptions.
• Ensures completeness of prescriptions prepared by self or others.
• Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to work with others

Physical ability for duties

Keyboarding skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate equipment

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Victoria, Nova Scotia to ensure the quality and safety of medication management. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and registration, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring accuracy in the pharmacy information system.