Pharmacy Technician - (220911)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Pharmacy Technician to operate under the standards outlined by the College of Pharmacists. Responsibilities include processing and preparing prescriptions, verifying orders, and maintaining accurate drug information. The ideal candidate will have graduation from an accredited program and registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Exceptional communication skills and organizational abilities are essential for success in this role.

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.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and ensure accuracy of prescriptions.
• Receive and verify prescriptions from practitioners.
• Prepare, process, and compound prescriptions.
• Maintain stock levels and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to keyboard

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Grade 12

Job description

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.