PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Cencora | Pharma solutions; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a passionate and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to deliver exceptional services within the Pharmacy Services department. The position involves processing medication orders, ensuring the accuracy of prescriptions, and requires travel to Masset. Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Employer-paid training

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Knowledge of standard pharmacy operations and procedures.
• Experience in medication processing.

Responsibilities

• Operates in accordance with competency guidelines and standards of practice.
• Processes and compounds prescriptions accurately.
• Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy Services department.

The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines, scope of practice, and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards, and unit-specific protocols. Processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist. Receives verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic. Prepares, processes, and compounds prescriptions. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries and/or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions. Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence. Transfers prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies. Enters and ensures the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system. Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties as assigned.

Position can be located in Masset or Daajing Giids. Hours of work may vary based on site and operational need. The position will require travel to Masset once per week if located from Daajing Giids.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital And Health Centre provides medical services to Old Masset, Port Clements, and surrounding areas. The hospital and health centre have 4 acute care beds, 1 palliative care bed, 4 long-term care beds, and a 4-unit assisted living complex. Some services provided include:

• Emergency
• Laboratory
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Pharmacy
• Chronic Disease Management
• Physiotherapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Mental Health and Substance Use Services
• Home and Community Care and Home Support Services
• Visiting specialists in Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Urology, and Ophthalmology
• Video conferencing with specialists or physicians in other areas

Public Health provides services such as harm reduction, TB testing, prenatal services, kindergarten screening, immunizations, birth control, pap tests, and STI testing.

Masset is situated along the shoreline of Masset Sound on Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. It is the largest village on the island, with industries like logging, fishing, and tourism. Masset serves a rural population of about 1,000 residents and surrounding areas of approximately 2,300. The community features an elementary and a secondary school. Masset offers breathtaking ocean views and sunsets.

What Northern Health offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Governments for eligible professions

Application requirements:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents for education/qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas, transcripts
• A cover letter and resume are recommended

International Applicants: Please follow the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.