Pharmacy Technician - Casual

Brockville General Hospital; Brockville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Brockville seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution, prepare sterile and non-sterile medications, and participate in patient-centered initiatives. Candidates must possess registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred. Join a dedicated team focused on safety and efficiency in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications including non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Support the Medication Reconciliation process.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inventory management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Electronic drug management system

Job description

Overview

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Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and in collaboration with Clinical Pharmacist(s), the pharmacy technician is responsible and accountable for supporting a safe, efficient and effective drug distribution system within the overall medication use process in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile medications, packaging, narcotic and controlled drug management, inventory control, drug procurement and inventory management, dispensing medications, refilling of automated dispensing units, and supporting all automation equipment relating to the medication management system.
• Support the Medication Reconciliation process through the accurate gathering and documentation of a patient’s Best Possible Medication History (BPMH).
• Participate in other departmental activities that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment that contributes to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required, or eligible for registration as a registered pharmacy technician.

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Work experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a pharmacy, preference given to those individuals who have worked in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Previous experience with automated dispensing cabinets preferred
• Previous experience with order entry is preferred
• Experience in mixing IVs and TPN is preferred
• Experience in inventory and ordering preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications and experience with an electronic drug management system preferred
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner to patients, staff, physicians and the general public
• Ability to work as a team member in a busy environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Good attendance and availability required