Inpatient Pharmacy Technician – Full-Time, Shift Variety

Hiringplatform; Burlington; On-site; CAD 100,547,000 - 102,612,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for regular full-time work in the Pharmacy department. The position entails unit dose distribution, sterile product preparation, narcotics management, and BPMH reconciliation within a hospital setting.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, current Ontario licensure, and at least one year of hospital experience. Proficiency with Meditech and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college.
• Current licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy.
• Experience with Meditech Pharmacy Module and/or order entry is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience using aseptic technique, drug dispensing systems and equipment, pharmaceutical compounding/packaging, pharmaceutical calculations, working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to complete duties.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with BPMH and medication reconciliations in a hospital setting is an asset.
• Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of unit dose distribution, such as preparing sterile products using aseptic technique.
• Narcotic and controlled drug management.
• Compounding/manufacturing medications.
• Drug packaging; inventory control functions and performing tech-check-tech.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Obtaining BPMH as part of Medication Reconciliation.
• Transporting drugs to patient care areas.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Program

Ontario Pharmacists Licensure

Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy Experience

Meditech Pharmacy Module

Microsoft Office

Aseptic Technique

Pharmaceutical Packaging/Dispensing

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Pharmaceutical Terminology

Team Collaboration

BPMH/Medication Reconciliation

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program (accredited college)

Tools

Meditech Pharmacy Module

Job description

Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for regular full-time work in the Pharmacy department. The position entails unit dose distribution, sterile product preparation, narcotics management, and BPMH reconciliation within a hospital setting.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, current Ontario licensure, and at least one year of hospital experience. Proficiency with Meditech and Microsoft Office is preferred.