PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Northern Health - BC; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Services team. This role processes medication orders, assists Pharmacists, and ensures accuracy in dispensed prescriptions, transfers, and information entry.

Shifts run Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:00, offering a dynamic environment within our healthcare network. The technician will maintain stock and support clerical duties as assigned.

Job description

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: Monday to Friday, Days - 07:00 to 15:00.