PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Services department in Prince George, BC. The role involves processing medication orders, preparing prescriptions, and ensuring the accuracy of dispensed medications. Expect a pay rate of $34.18/hour starting April 1, 2024, with various shift rotations. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including a municipal pension plan, paid training, and four weeks of vacation after one year of service.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and BC Government

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a pharmacist.
• Receives verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners, ensuring authenticity.
• Prepares, processes, and compounds prescriptions.
• Verifies accuracy of dispensed prescriptions prepared by others.
• Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leave of absence.
• Transfers and receives prescriptions between pharmacies.
• Ensures accuracy of drug and personal health information in the system.
• Maintains stock levels and performs assigned clerical duties.

Job description

Position Summary

Financial support is available for moving expenses.

We are looking for a registered Pharmacy Technician to contribute expertise, skills, and dedication in a dynamic environment. Bring your strong work ethic to our Pharmacy Services department.

Responsibilities

• 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 yourself or others by verifying order entries and performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions.
• Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leave 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.

Compensation & Hours

New wage: As of April 1 2024, the rate is $34.18 /hour.

Shift rotation / hours of work: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – 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.

Location

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) – the largest acute care facility within the Northern Health Region and a teaching hospital serving Prince George and surrounding communities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for full‑time employees. Casuals may opt for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial support is available for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and short commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.