Pharmacy Technician

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Belleville, Ontario, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. This role offers dynamic challenges such as drug distribution across multiple hospitals, sterile compounding, and inventory management. Candidates must be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek a career filled with growth opportunities. Join a team dedicated to enhancing patient care and making a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern.
• New grads should be registered for PEBC and PACE before hire.

Responsibilities

• Distribute drugs to clinical areas of the hospitals.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Verify accuracy in drug dispensing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle physically demanding workload

Education

Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Registered for PEBC and PACE for new grads

Job description

Overview

Position Summary Join the vibrant and dynamic team at Quinte Health as a Pharmacy Technician and ignite your career with boundless opportunities! Say goodbye to mundane routines because with us, every day is an adventure filled with excitement and growth. Embrace diversity in your role as duties rotate, ensuring each day brings fresh challenges and learning experiences. Ready to skyrocket your career? Seize opportunities for advancement in specialized areas such as Sterile Compounding – Oncology, Inventory Technician, Sterile Compounding Lead, and become an Omnicell super user. Flexibility is the name of the game with 7.5-hour shifts starting at 7, 7:30, 8, or 9 am. Weekend shifts are scheduled between 8am-4pm. Attention to detail is key, as each day brings new lessons in the ever-evolving world of pharmacy. Be adaptable, be inspired, and be part of a team dedicated to patient safety and excellence.

Join us and be part of an extraordinary team united by a shared passion for making a difference in patient care. Quinte Health isn\u2019t just a workplace, it\u2019s a vibrant community where your talents thrive, and your potential knows no bounds. Take the leap and join us today!

Duties

• Drug distribution to all clinical areas of our four hospitals, including, but not limited to, dispensing patient specific orders, stocking automated dispensing cabinets, and verifying accuracy as part of “tech-check-tech”.
• Drug repackaging.
• Sterile compounding, including, but not limited to, parenteral nutrition, CADD cassettes, and antibiotic syringes.
• Non-sterile compounding.
• Maintenance of perpetual drug inventory.
• Maintenance of crash cart inventory.
• Entry of physician’s/prescriber’s orders in to Meditech’s pharmacy module.
• Generating BPMH from patient interview and other information sources, and reconciling against admission orders.
• Recording workload.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician, or as a Pharmacy Technician Intern. For Pharmacy Technician Interns, registration as a Pharmacy Technician must be completed within six months of hire.
• New grads must be registered for both the PEBC and PACE before date of hire.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis available to review).
• For internal candidates, disciplinary and attendance records will be considered.

About Quinte Health and Values

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values Imagine It\u2019s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods. Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. We don\u2019t just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or