Pharmacy Technician

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Cumberland; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician at Vancouver Island Health Authority's Cumberland site performs prescription processing, compounding, and medication verification under pharmacist supervision. The role follows College of Pharmacists of British Columbia guidelines and VIHA policies to ensure safe patient care.

Responsibilities include entering orders, maintaining drug information systems, managing stock, and performing related clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent.
• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders that are clinically reviewed and approved by a Pharmacist.
• Receive verbal and non-verbal prescriptions; ensure accuracy and authenticity; prepare and dispense prescriptions.
• Manage drug information in the Pharmacy information system; maintain stock levels and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Education

Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

Cumberland Health Centre/Dialysis/Lodge (CHC) - Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$36.26 - $36.26

Paid FTE

0.8

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

60

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jul. 19 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope/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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.