Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Drug Procurement & Dist.

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Toronto healthcare facility is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The role involves managing the technical aspects of drug distribution and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates must complete a Pharmacy Technician Program and be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage duties effectively.
• Experience with the Ontario MedsCheck Program or BPMH reconciliations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform technical aspects of unit dose distribution.
• Repackage and prepare intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy.
• Ensure quality patient care and enhance patient safety.

Skills

Aseptic technique skills

Strong computer skills

Superior communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Completed a Pharmacy Technician Program

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Windows 7

Microsoft Office

Centricity (BDM)

Job description

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As an integral member of the In-Patient Pharmacy team, the Pharmacy Technician will be accountable for the technical aspects of drug distribution. Duties include independently performing all technical aspects of unit dose distribution, repackaging, intravenous admixing (including chemotherapy and TPNs), replenishing ward stock medications, narcotic and controlled substances preparation and delivery, inventory control functions, and obtaining BPMHs to support MedRec. The pharmacy technician will strive to deliver quality patient care, excellent customer service, and enhance patient safety by ensuring the accuracy, quality, integrity, and timeliness of pharmaceutical product preparation and release.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum one year of experience working in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting; aseptic technique skills are strongly preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage duties and priorities effectively.
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies / machinery (e.g., unit dose machine).
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with Centricity (BDM) is an asset.
• Superior communication skills for interviewing patients, families, care providers, and interacting with interdisciplinary staff and external resources.
• Strong organizational skills to consolidate medication information and work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with the Ontario MedsCheck Program or in completing BPMH and medication reconciliations in a hospital setting is an asset.
• Satisfactory attendance record.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a barrier-free recruitment process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist. All accommodation requests are handled confidentially, respecting your privacy and dignity.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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