Pharmacy Technician 2

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join its dynamic Pharmacy Department. In this role, you will be integral to our team, ensuring the safe distribution of medications and contributing to patient care excellence. You will engage in a comprehensive training program, enhancing your skills in medication practices within a supportive environment. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and the chance to work in a collaborative setting that values your contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community's health, this is your opportunity to shine.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension plan

Health and Wellness resources

Career development opportunities

Discounts from choice providers

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician with experience in medication verification and distribution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution duties, including bin filling and repackaging.
• Engage in sterile and non-sterile compounding tasks.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician License

Medication Verification

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Experience with Word Processing

Experience with Spreadsheet Applications

Experience with Database Applications

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Are you a Pharmacy Technician with a passion to help people and desire to make a difference? Join our dynamic team in The Ottawa Hospital's Pharmacy Department!

Embark on an exciting career journey and enjoy these perks:

• Be part of our 24/7 operations across various shifts and locations, including the Civic, General, and Riverside campuses;
• Embrace career advancement opportunities such as Clinical Trial, System Support, and Team Lead position;
• Experience a positive and supportive work environment that values your contribution.

What you will do:

• Distribution duties including tasks such as bin filling, repackaging, wardstock, computer work, and best possible medication history;
• Sterile compounding (IV admixtures), hazardous and non-hazardous;
• Non-sterile compounding, hazardous and non-hazardous.

About our team:

At The Ottawa Hospital, our cohesive team of dedicated professionals, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and support staff, is dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment to both inpatients and ambulatory care patients. We prioritize patient safety by promoting and implementing advanced medication practices while remaining actively engaged in teaching and research. Pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants play a pivotal role in the team and are responsible for all elements of drug distribution, as well as assisting with drug research studies and documenting medication histories of patients.

Training and orientation:

For 6-8 weeks you will engage in a comprehensive training and orientation program where you will be immersed in a live environment, working collaboratively with our experienced pharmacy staff and other healthcare experts to achieve patients' healthcare goals while maintaining continuity of care. You will experience the benefits of learning from institutional experts who are also practicing pharmacy professionals. You will acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities in critical competency areas, including communication, health promotion, intra- and inter-professionalism, knowledge application, legal and ethical duties, patient care, product preparation, and safety. Our collective mission is to ensure you complete the training period with a well-rounded skill set and the confidence to excel in your role as an integral member of our pharmacy team.

Candidates are invited to express their preference among our multiple locations and become a vital part of our dedicated team. Launch your career at TOH and join us in contributing to the highest standards of patient care and pharmaceutical services!

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evenings, and nights, including weekends, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

What You Will Bring

• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with OCP;
• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply management;
• Ability to perform final medication verification before dispensing to patients;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

You will stand out with:

• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.