Pharmacy Technician

White Spot; Prince George; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician at a leading healthcare facility. This role involves processing medication orders, verifying prescriptions, and dispensing medications, ensuring compliance with standards set by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Join a vibrant community in Prince George, known for its affordable living and excellent quality of life.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development opportunities

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Educational documents and certificates must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Processing medication orders and verifying prescriptions.
• Preparing and dispensing prescriptions.
• Managing stock levels in the pharmacy.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Keyboarding skills

Organizational skills

Operation of related equipment

Education

Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent

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 department.

The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines, 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.

Responsibilities include processing medication orders, verifying prescriptions, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, managing stock levels, and maintaining accurate drug and personal health information in the pharmacy system.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Saturday, Sunday, Days, 06:00 to 14:00, 06:30 to 14:30, 07:00 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:00

About University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)

UHNBC is the largest acute care facility in the Northern Health region, serving as a hub for specialized health services and a teaching hospital for medical and health sciences students. It has undergone significant expansions and renovations since 2001, including a new emergency room, ICU, maternal-child care centre, MRI unit, and is home to a cancer centre offering radiation therapy.

About Prince George

Prince George is the economic and cultural centre of northern British Columbia, with a population of approximately 82,300 residents and a service area of nearly 320,000. It offers a high standard of living, affordable housing, and a vibrant community, being home to the University of Northern British Columbia.

What Northern Health offers you

• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans
• Four weeks vacation after one year of service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Training and leadership development opportunities
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions

Application Documentation

Applicants must upload registration number, education, and qualification documents, including certificates, transcripts, cover letter, and resume. International applicants should consult the Northern Health careers page for application procedures.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent
• Current practicing registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to perform duties
• Keyboarding skills
• Organizational skills
• Operation of related equipment

Who we are

Northern Health serves a vast area of nearly 600,000 km², providing hospital and community health services to over 300,000 people across numerous communities and First Nations. We employ over 7,000 staff dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare.