Pharmacy Technician

Northern Health; Smithers; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Smithers, BC, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves processing medication orders, preparing prescriptions, and maintaining stock levels. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education, an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, and current registration in BC. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and the beautiful outdoor lifestyle in the Bulkley Valley.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent experience.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders and receives prescriptions.
• Prepares and compounds prescriptions ensuring accuracy.
• Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform job duties

Keyboarding skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate equipment

Education

Grade 12 and accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

Position Summary

Financial support for moving expenses is available for this position

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy 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.

New Wage

As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $34.18/hour

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Friday / Days - 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00. Rotations will be changing to include weekend shifts.

Bulkley Valley District Hospital

is a 19-bed acute care hospital which integrates home and community care into one facility. Services include emergency/outpatient, medical/surgical, maternity, palliative care, laboratory, radiology, pediatrics, home & community care and community cancer clinic. The medical staff in Smithers consists of family physicians, anesthetists, a pediatrician, visiting surgeons and other specialists.

Smithers

has a population of 5,401 (2021) local residents and is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges that provide a backdrop for the towns' Alpine setting. Check out Smithers where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.