PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to highlight knowledge, skills, and abilities in a dynamic environment. The role operates under the supervision of a Manager or designate and follows College of Pharmacists of BC guidelines and organizational standards.

Key duties include processing medication orders, verifying prescriptions, preparing and dispensing, and maintaining accurate drug information in the Pharmacy information system.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician per BC College guidelines.
• Ability to process prescriptions with accuracy and care.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and pharmacist approval.
• Receives prescriptions from practitioners and ensures completeness and authenticity.
• Prepares, processes and compounds prescriptions as required.
• Maintains drug information in the Pharmacy information system and stock levels.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Detail oriented

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.

Rotation and days of work are subject to change based on operational needs, this position includes working rotating weekends.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days - 07:00 to 15:30, 07:30 to 16:00, 08:00 to 17:00, 07:30 to 15:00, 06:30 to 14:30, Rotating