Pharmacy Technician

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician for the automated unit dose drug distribution system, restocking Omnicell units, dispensing and compounding patient-specific prescriptions, distributing narcotics and inventory tasks, and operating pharmacy automation systems.

The role requires completion of a college-level Pharmacy Assistant/Technician program, registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, hospital unit dose/automation experience, and

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized college level Pharmacy Assistant or Technician Program.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Previous hospital experience with unit dose and/or automated drug distribution system and intravenous admixture service required
• Previous experience with Best Possible Medication History Preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance recordrequired

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical tasks within the automated unit dose drug distribution system including restocking of Omnicell automated dispensing units, dispensing and compounding of patient specific prescription, distribution and control of narcotic and controlled drugs and other inventory management tasks.
• Responsible for the operation of select Pharmacy Automation systems
• Prepackaging of unit doses and preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Omnicell

Pharmacy automation

Education

Pharmacy Assistant/Technician program

Tools

Omnicell

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun – Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
• Department: OT Drug Processing & Distribution
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 1 year

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

• Responsible for technical tasks within the automated unit dose drug distribution system including restocking of Omnicell automated dispensing units, dispensing and compounding of patient specific prescription, distribution and control of narcotic and controlled drugs and other inventory management tasks.
• Responsible for the operation of select Pharmacy Automation systems
• Prepackaging of unit doses and preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized college level Pharmacy Assistant or Technician Program required
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
• Previous hospital experience with unit dose and/or automated drug distribution system and intravenous admixture service required
• Previous experience with Best Possible Medication History Preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance recordrequired

Additional Information

Hours:Monday - Sunday; Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs.)

Salary: $32.781 to $39.642 per hour

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

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We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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