Pharmacy Technician

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Brantford seeks an Entry Level Pharmacy role focused on medication distribution and preparing sterile products including chemotherapy. Ideal candidates must be registered by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position promotes a supportive environment with various employee benefits, aiming to create an accessible and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Centralized Education Fund

HOOPP Pension Plan

24/7 managerial support

Wellness Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a computerized pharmacy environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus.
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an inter professional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication distribution services.
• Prepare sterile products including chemotherapy.
• Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Registered by Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Computerized pharmacy environment

PC applications

Job description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various positions available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy, you will be responsible for providing a variety of services including medication distribution, (order entry, dispensing, checking and delivery), manufacturing and sterile product preparation, including chemotherapy.

Education Requirements

• Registered by Ontario College of Pharmacists

Mandatory Qualifications

• Experience in a computerized pharmacy environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an inter professional team
• Mature, reliable individual with excellent attendance record
• Creative problem solver with a customer focus and patient friendly approach
• Good understanding of medication safety and quality assurance
• Proven critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
• Chemotherapy preparation experience
• Experience in IV Preparation
• Keyboarding skills utilizing PC applications for reports and special assignments
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy environment

Primary Responsibilities

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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