Pharmacy Technician

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Cumberland; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Pharmacy Technician in Comox Valley. The successful candidate will process and compound prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires effective communication skills, with responsibilities including the preparation and verification of medication orders. Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and graduated from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, holding a current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders clinically reviewed for appropriateness.
• Prepare, process, and compound prescriptions accurately.
• Verify order entries and perform final check of dispensed prescriptions.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

Job Description

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

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.