Pharmacy Technician

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 4,684,000 - 5,103,000; Part time

Job summary

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a casual position. The successful candidate will support Pharmacists, manage unit-dose dispensing, and handle narcotics with strict compliance.

Strong English and French language skills are considered an asset. The role requires completion of a post-secondary Pharmacy Technician program and active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, with hospital experience preferred and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Hospital setting experience preferred
• Experience with hospital purchasing and inventory control is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and the pharmacy team in medication preparation and verification
• Maintain inventory and perform narcotic record-keeping and accountability
• Dispense medications within the unit dose system via automation and floor stock on units
• Ensure accuracy by double-checking against patient profiles and administration records
• Operate automated packaging equipment and maintain perpetual inventory

Skills

Hospital experience

Inventory management

Pharmacy automation

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Post-secondary Pharmacy Technician Program

Ontario College of Pharmacists registration

Tools

Meditech

AcuDose

Dispensing software

Job description

As the only rehabilitation hospital in the Niagara Region, Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre provides specialized post-acute hospital care and exceptional clinical outcomes through inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and complex care programs. Our interprofessional team utilizes state of the art equipment to restore health, rebuild lives, and renew hope providing the highest quality of compassionate care to every patient. Hotel Dieu Shaver is where careers begin and flourish.

Position: Pharmacy Technician
Position Type: Casual Position Available
Hourly Rate of Pay: $34.58 to $37.04 per hour
Job Posting Number: SS-W-26

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the staff Pharmacists and other team members. The Pharmacy Technician performs duties in compliance with the Standards of Practice and reports to the Manager, Pharmacy. The position is responsible for preparing and verifying products as required including pre-packaging narcotic delivery, record keeping, dispensing, ward stock checking and replenishing, operation of automated packaging equipment for the provision of patient specific refills, accurately maintaining perpetual inventory and performing other assigned duties/rotations competently.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Adapts to the hospital computer and automation systems.
• Dispenses medications within the unit dose drug distribution system and automation and verifies using existing technology while maintaining floor stock on designated units according to established quotas and schedules.
• Dispenses narcotic and controlled drugs according to established procedures.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, removing outdated drugs all to ensure continuity of production.
• Will perform final inspection of compliance packaging to ensure accuracy.
• Checks medication strips against Medication profile and other documentation for accuracy.
• Will sign technical aspects of prescriptions in compliance with the approved guidelines of the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Delivers medications to the medication carts on hospital units, verifies against administration records
• Maintains strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Will be able to work independently and as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Will possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
• Performs other duties as required.

The successful candidate will possess

• Completion of a post-secondary Pharmacy Technician Program from a recognized college, or recognized equivalent.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital environment preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital Pharmacy purchasing and inventory control preferred.
• Proven ability to follow specific instructions with high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated initiative and judgement appropriate to the role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers: Microsoft Office, dispensing software systems; knowledge of Meditech is an asset
• Previous experience with AcuDose system preferred.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in the following, pharmaceutical calculations relative to the manufacturing procedure, hospital dispensing procedures, drug names -generic/trade, pharmaceutical abbreviations.
• Must have good English language written and verbal communications skills and English language literacy skills.
• Must have good human relations skills in order to work co-operatively with Pharmacists, Nurses, and other staff.
• Must have basic typing skills, with emphasis on accuracy for the preparation of labels and lists.
• Strong mathematical skills to accurately prepare, compound, and dispense medications and able to use a standard calculator with speed and accuracy.
• Must be able to organize work to meet the daily demands in workflow.
• Must be able to read graduated cylinders and use a torsion balance.
• Must have proven ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including moderate lifting and pushing carts.
• Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.

At HDS we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes informed decisions, drives innovation, and delivers the best care for our patients. We are dedicated to fostering a positive culture where individuals of all backgrounds and identities feel empowered, respected and included. HDS values equity and an inclusive culture and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team where everyone is welcome.

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre
Human Resources Department
541 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2
Fax: [phone]

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their reply and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.