Pharmacy Technician - (219856)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Comox Valley is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to process medication orders, verify prescriptions, and maintain stock levels. The role requires an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness.
• Receives and verifies prescriptions from practitioners.
• Prepares and compounds prescriptions accurately.
• Ensures accuracy in drug and personal health information.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding skills

Organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 and accredited Pharmacy Technician program

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.

Responsibilities

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.