PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Canada is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to support Pharmacy Services. You will operate under supervision, process medication orders, ensure prescriptions are authentic, and prepare and verify dispensed medicines.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry in the Pharmacy information system, stock management, and routine clerical duties, with Tuesday to Saturday day shifts including a statutory holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician in British Columbia.
• Experience processing prescriptions and verifying orders.
• Knowledge of drug interactions and pharmacology basics.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders reviewed by a Pharmacist.
• Prepare, process and compound prescriptions.
• Verify dispensed prescriptions and perform final checks.
• Transfer prescriptions to/from other pharmacies.
• Enter drug and health information into the pharmacy system.
• Maintain stock levels and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Medication order processing

Education

Licensed/Registered Pharmacy Technician in BC

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

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.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and 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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday to Saturday, Days - 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00

Rotation and days of work are subject to change based on operational needs. Position is part of a statutory holiday rotation.