Pharmacy Technician

Blanche River Health; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Blanche River Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician for a permanent full-time position in Kirkland Lake. The role involves ensuring accurate drug distribution and collaborating with healthcare professionals to meet patient needs. Candidates must have a Pharmacy Technician diploma and be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Incentives include a signing bonus and relocation allowance.

Benefits

Signing bonus - $15,000

Relocation allowance – up to $3000

Housing allowance – up to $3000

Education Bursary program

Paid vacation and benefits coverage

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required.
• Experience with a hospital and/or pharmacy is an asset.
• Bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate, safe, effective, and efficient drug distribution.
• Collaborate with patients, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals.
• Integral part of the pharmacy team in medication distribution.

Skills

Knowledge of drugs / medications

Mathematics

Typing

Pharmacy techniques

Accounting principles

Medical terminology

Biological terminology

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

Pharmacy Technician diploma from an accredited college

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Permanent Full-time (Primary Site : Kirkland Lake)

• INCENTIVE PACKAGES AVAILABLE that include :
• Signing bonus - $15,000
• Relocation allowance – up to $3000 if relocating from outside of North Eastern Ontario
• Housing allowance – up to $3000
• In addition to :
• A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program.
• A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance
• A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace
• A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment

Compensation & Benefits Information

• Rate of pay ranges from : $32.32 to $37.26, as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
• Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP). For more information, please visit - https : / / hoopp.com /
• Paid vacation and benefits coverage as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

Job Summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, pharmacy technicians are responsible and accountable for the technical aspects of accurate, safe, effective and efficient drug distribution. Pharmacy technicians participate in meeting the patient’s health and medication related needs through collaboration with the patient, the pharmacists and other health care professionals to achieve the patient’s health goals. Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team in the medication distribution component of pharmacy services, allowing the pharmacists to be involved with direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician diploma from an accredited college is required.
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• The successful incumbent must be willing to work across both sites on a regularly basis
• Knowledge of drugs / medications, mathematics, typing, pharmacy techniques, accounting principles, book keeping, medical and biological terminology is required.
• Knowledge of hospital operation would be beneficial.
• Computer skills are a necessity.
• Knowledge of Meditech Expanse is an asset.
• Ability to focus mentally is a requirement as patient safety is of utmost priority.
• Experience with a hospital and / or pharmacy is an asset.
• It is understood that the pharmacy technician requires on-the-job training. The length of training will depend on the function and the experience of the individual.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Bilingualism in both official languages an asset

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Please submit your resume by May 28, 2025.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.