Pharmacy Technician

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health network in Waterloo is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Technician responsible for dispensing and compounding medications. The ideal candidate must be a regulated Pharmacy Technician registered with The Ontario College of Pharmacists. Responsibilities include preparing sterile dosage forms and ensuring safe medication distribution. This role also requires strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient interaction.

Benefits

A thorough onboarding and orientation program

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Access to Ongoing Education Fund

Career mentorship

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Regulated Pharmacy Technician, proof of registration with The Ontario College of Pharmacists required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of aseptic IV preparation and chemotherapeutic agents would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and compound medication, using pharmaceutical calculations.
• Prepare aseptic IV admixtures, chemotherapy agents and other sterile dosage forms.
• Ensure safe, effective and timely medication distribution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registration with The Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Hospital pharmacy computer systems

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a Part-Time Pharmacy Technician

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician accurately dispenses and compounds medication, using pharmaceutical calculations. This position requires the preparation of aseptic IV admixtures, chemotherapy agents and other sterile dosage forms. At GRH pharmacy technicians are responsible to ensure safe, effective and timely medication distribution using a decentralized closed loop distribution model. This distribution model relies on the following pharmacy automation to support auditable, traceable medication management: high capacity packager, medication carousels, and automated dispensing cabinets. The Pharmacy Technician will also be required to participate in medication reconciliation by supporting Best Possible Medication History completion through patient interviews. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable about pharmacy regulations and issues relating to staff and patient safety within the work environment, as pharmacy technicians contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements

• Regulated Pharmacy Technician, with proof of registration with The Ontario College of Pharmacists required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in an independent and cooperative manner.
• Working knowledge of hospital pharmacy computer systems is an asset.
• Working knowledge of aseptic IV preparation and chemotherapeutic agents would be an asset
• Good attendance
  
  

At WRHN We Support Our Team Members With

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs
  
  

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Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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