PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership training opportunities

Short commutes

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Services department at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia. You will process medication orders, ensure prescriptions are complete and authentic, and assist with entry of drug information and stock management.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, preparing prescriptions, and supporting clerical tasks while adhering to BC College guidelines and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent.
• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist.
• Prepare, process and compound prescriptions; verify dispensed prescriptions.
• Maintain drug information in the Pharmacy information system and ensure stock/clerical duties are managed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Typing/Keyboarding

Education

Pharmacy Technician program

BC Pharmacists Society registration

Job description

Position Summary

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.

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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days - 06:00 to 14:00, 06:30 to 14:30, 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00, 10:00 to 18:00, Rotating

Qualfications

• Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to keyboard.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.