(PERMANENT FULL TIME) PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY SERVICES

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Durham Region is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for its Pharmacy Department. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance in drug distribution and inventory control. Candidates must be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician and have knowledge of pharmacy laws and systems. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred. This position is vital for a multidisciplinary team delivering excellent care.

Qualifications

• Licensed with Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Experience with hospital drug distribution systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in drug distribution.
• Maintain and control inventory.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Pharmacy jurisprudence knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician (R.Ph.T.)

Tools

Meditech

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work in our Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Technician will join a team committed to providing professional pharmacy services to in- and outpatients of a tertiary care mental health facility. The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for providing technical assistance in all aspects of drug distribution and inventory control.

Requirements

• Licensed with Ontario College of Pharmacists, Registered Pharmacy Technician (R.Ph.T.)
• Knowledge of pharmacy jurisprudence and drug schedules including the Narcotic and Controlled Drug Act, Food & Drug Act and other legislation governing practice of pharmacy.
• Experience with various hospital drug distribution systems
• Experience in drug inventory maintenance and control
• Pharmacology and other basic drug knowledge, knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology.
• Demonstrated competence in pharmaceutical calculations and other pharmaceutical fundamentals
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and training and/or precept students.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard.
• Hospital pharmacy knowledge and experience in a hospital setting including medication reconciliation processes an asset.
• Meditech computer experience an asset.
  
  

Link to OPSEU Wage Table - This position is part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

Job Posting Closing September 5th 2025. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

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