Pharmacy Technician

St. Joseph's General Hospital; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Elliot Lake is seeking a pharmacy professional to manage medication provision, perform related clerical tasks, and ensure safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and a keen attention to detail. Responsibilities include effective communication with healthcare providers and managing drug inventory. Benefits include a robust Employee Assistance Program and pension enrollment options.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Enrollment in HOOPP Pension Plan

14% of wage in lieu of benefits

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Knowledge of SJGHEL’s Mission and Values.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers.
• Perform clerical duties including billings and maintaining files.
• Manage drug distribution systems and ensure proper inventory control.
• Ensure medication safety through stock management.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of SJGHEL’s Mission, Vision & Values

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Ability to manage a high volume workload

Education

Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Meditech software applications

Job description

Required Qualifications:

Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Ability/Skills/Knowledge:

Knowledge of, and willingness to support SJGHEL’s Mission, Vision & Values of Compassion, Humility & Harmony, Respect, Integrity, Social Responsibility and The Sacredness of Life

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers to ensure timely and accurate medication provision for patients.
• Perform clerical duties, including preparing and reconciling third-party billings, chemotherapy billing, invoices, memos, and maintaining drug information files.
• Manage drug distribution systems by monitoring stock levels, placing orders, and ensuring proper inventory control, including narcotics and controlled substances.
• Ensure medication safety through tasks such as stock rotation, expiry date monitoring, and destruction of expired or unused medications.
• Participate in continuing professional development, quality assurance, and quality improvement initiatives within the pharmacy department.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with team members and clients in a positive manner.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage high volume workload.

Assets:

• Bilingual
• Excellent attendance record (records will be reviewed)
• Experience in Meditech software applications
• Practical pharmacy experience (hospital setting preferred)

Benefits:

• General: Employee Assistance Program
• Part-Time: 14% of wage in lieu of benefits
• Eligible to enroll in HOOPP Pension Plan

Please submit your application to HR Inquiries e‑mail ([e-mail])