Pharmacy Technician - (220719)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to oversee the processing of medication orders and ensure quality and safety in line with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and hold current registration with the local pharmacy authority. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to ensure medication accuracy are essential. This position encompasses both clerical duties and direct patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent.
• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness.
• Receive prescriptions from practitioners.
• Prepare, process, and compound prescriptions.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of prescriptions.
• Process prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves.
• Transfer prescriptions between pharmacies.
• Maintain stock levels and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to organize work

Keyboard proficiency

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 12 and Pharmacy Technician program graduation

Current registration with the 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.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist.
• Receive verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners; ensure prescriptions are complete and authentic.
• Prepare, process, and compound prescriptions.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions (self or others) by checking order entries or performing the final check.
• Process prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence.
• Transfer prescriptions to and receive prescriptions from other pharmacies.
• Enter and ensure the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system.
• Maintain stock levels and perform clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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