Hospital Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Prep & Safety

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patient safety and medication management at the Charlton Campus in Hamilton. Responsibilities include preparation, verification, and dispensing within a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include CCAPP or OCP-recognized training and current Part-A registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. The role involves sterile and non-sterile compounding, accurate dosing, and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• CCAPP Accredited program or OCP-recognized training completion.
• Current registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists as Part-A tech.
• Demonstrated accuracy in pharmaceutical arithmetic and terminology.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support unit dose drug distribution and use appropriate automation.
• Manage inventory to minimize wastage and maintain safety standards.
• Prepare sterile medications using aseptic technique per CSHP guidelines.
• Dispense and inventory Investigational and Special Access Medications.
• Prepare patient-specific mixtures including non-sterile compounds.
• Answer calls and triage clinical questions to a pharmacist.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe medication delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmaceutical arithmetic

Medical terminology

Prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

OCP-recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patient safety and medication management at the Charlton Campus in Hamilton. Responsibilities include preparation, verification, and dispensing within a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include CCAPP or OCP-recognized training and current Part-A registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. The role involves sterile and non-sterile compounding, accurate dosing, and teamwork across shifts.