Pharmacy Technician - (217579)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to ensure safe medication processing. The role requires effective communication skills and registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include preparing prescriptions, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining stock levels. This position emphasizes patient safety and quality within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program is necessary.
• Must hold current registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Education and experience can be equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders with oversight from a Pharmacist.
• Prepares, processes, and compounds prescriptions.
• Ensures accuracy of dispensed prescriptions.
• Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboard skills

Work organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12

Accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Current registration with College of Pharmacists

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope/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

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3192.pdf