Pharmacy Technician - BC Cancer - Surrey

White Spot; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Surrey, BC, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work in a dynamic pharmacy team specializing in oncology. Responsibilities include managing prescriptions and providing patient-focused care in a small-scale hospital setting. The role offers on-the-job training, emphasizing a commitment to anti-racism and cultural safety.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellness programs

Discounts through WorkPerks

Qualifications

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and commitment to learning about Indigenous health issues.

Responsibilities

• Process clinically reviewed medication orders for patient distribution.
• Prepare and process prescriptions including compounding sterile pharmaceutical products.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Education

Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

BC Cancer
Surrey, BC

Work with BC Cancer's pharmacy team and receive on-the-job training to specialize your skills. No previous oncology experience is needed. We provide in-house training for areas such as sterile compounding, OPD and Chemo IV Clinical Trials, Drug Access Navigator. Opportunities for specialty pharmacy roles include Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Clinical Trial Technician, and Omni Cell Technician.

Work to your full scope of practice with a friendly group of professionals in a small-scale hospital setting. The BC Cancer pharmacy environment also provides direct patient contact through the outpatient dispensary, ensuring full continuity of care.

What you'll do

1. Process clinically reviewed and approved medication orders for distribution to patients.
2. Receive prescriptions (verbal and non-verbal) from practitioners and verify their completeness and authenticity.
3. Prepare and process prescriptions, including entering orders, counting, measuring, packaging, re-packaging medications, and compounding sterile pharmaceutical products, including hazardous drugs, according to procedures.
4. Verify the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions.
5. Enter and maintain drug and personal health information in the pharmacy system.
6. Transfer prescriptions to and from other pharmacies.
7. Process prescriptions for inpatient leave by reviewing and translating medication orders.
8. Maintain accurate records of medication verification and quality assurance checks.
9. Distribute medications and manage inventory, wardstock, and narcotic records.
10. Maintain inventory levels and fill requisitions.
11. Identify outdated drugs for return or destruction.
12. Keep work areas tidy, stock supplies, and ensure safe disposal of hazardous drugs.
13. Perform clerical duties such as keyboarding, answering phones, and filing.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Knowledge of the impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples, with a commitment to anti-racism and equity in healthcare.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and commitments, including the TRC Calls to Action, UNDRIP, and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

You have:

• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• A commitment to learning about Indigenous health issues and anti-racism.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on Indigenous and equity-deserving groups.

Core Competencies

• Understanding of Indigenous-specific and systemic racism; leadership in creating inclusive environments.
• Embedding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility in work practices.
• Providing culturally relevant, holistic patient-centered care respecting Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.

What we bring

We support your health, wellness, and professional development through various programs and flexible work arrangements. Join BC's largest employer and enjoy opportunities for growth, recognition, and discounts through WorkPerks.

Details

Job Type: Casual

Wage: $34.18 per hour

Location: 13750 - 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2

Applications: Will be accepted until the position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; various shifts from 0600 to 1900.

Requisition Number: CAS-184699E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for British Columbia. As part of PHSA, we deliver specialized health services with a focus on respect, compassion, innovation, partnership, and purpose.

Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services.

We are committed to employment equity and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples remains an ongoing priority, guided by the principles outlined in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and related initiatives.