Pharmacy Technician – #616-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a part-time temporary Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in delivering quality pharmacy services. Responsibilities include drug distribution, dispensing, and maintaining inventory per the standards of practice. Required qualifications include completion of a CCAPP accredited program and current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. The ideal candidate will exhibit attention to detail and excellent communication skills, committed to patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligibility.
• Unit dose/IV admix drug distribution experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in quality pharmacy services.
• Manage drug distribution and dispensing.
• Maintain inventory and aseptic admixing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Multi-site coverage availability

Education

CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program

Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Pharmacy automation (e.g. PacMed, McKesson, Aesynt)

Cerner systems

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MARCH 2027)

WAGE RATE: $32.32 - $37.26

The Pharmacy Technician works within the full scope of practice as per the Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians in the Province of Ontario and hospital policies and procedures. The Pharmacy Technician aides the Pharmacist in the delivery of quality pharmacy services including drug distribution, dispensing, checking and entry of orders, inventory, aseptic admixing and SMP/LOA dispensing.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

• Graduate of a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligibility
• Unit dose/IV admix drug distribution experience
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Excellent communication skills
• Available for all shifts, including weekends and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Familiarity with pharmacy automation (e.g. PacMed, McKesson, Aesynt)
• Experience with Cerner systems