Inpatient Pharmacy Technician — Sterile Prep & Dispensing

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join the OPNZ PHAR Drug Distribution CEHHC team. The role involves preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision, including sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, with emphasis on unit-dose distribution and automation.

Strong collaboration across teams is essential. Ideal candidates have hospital pharmacy experience, NSPR licensure, an injection permit, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Registration/licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Nova Scotia (NSPR) required.
• Injection permit is an asset; BLS certification is required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy is an asset; knowledge of sterile technique beneficial.
• Familiarity with unit-dose distribution and pharmacy automation is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong communication skills; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist in compounding sterile and non-sterile dosage forms.
• Manage inventory, automation, and medication reconciliation.
• Support chemotherapy dose preparation and narcotics distribution.
• Contribute to quality and patient-safety initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Program

NSPR licensure

Injection permit

BLS certification

Hospital experience

Sterile technique

Unit-dose distribution

MS Office

Communication skills

French language

Education

Pharmacy Technician program graduate

Tools

CIVA systems

Automation technology

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join the OPNZ PHAR Drug Distribution CEHHC team. The role involves preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision, including sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, with emphasis on unit-dose distribution and automation.

Strong collaboration across teams is essential. Ideal candidates have hospital pharmacy experience, NSPR licensure, an injection permit, and BLS.