Pharmacy Technician (Casual 0.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide essential pharmaceutical services in collaboration with Registered Pharmacists. The ideal candidate must be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include participating in medication reconciliation and ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards. Previous hospital experience is an asset. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) is mandatory.
• Previous hospital experience is an asset.
• Must be able to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Familiar with commonly used health care terminology.
• Must have a professional attitude, be honest and dependable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must attend to details rigorously.
• Familiar with pharmacy law, ethics, and privacy issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services under the guidance of Registered Pharmacists.
• Participate in medication reconciliation activities.
• Communicate performance and quality standards to team members.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy standards and guidelines.
• Complete daily job duties accurately and on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to details

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Education

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with OCP

Tools

Meditech

Kroll Pharmacy software

Omnicell XT

OCRA

PacMed

Job description

As a Regulated Heath Professional under the Regulated Health Professions Act, Pharmacy Technicians will provide services within their scope of practice in collaboration with and under the guidance of Registered Pharmacists.

Duties

• All aspects of Pharmacy Technician tasks as defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Understand and operate Meditech and Kroll Pharmacy software, Omnicell XT, OCRA, PacMed, and all systems supporting the dispensing and distribution function.
• Participate in the distribution process and Pharmacy support responsibilities.
• Participate in Medication Reconciliation Activities.
• Packaging and delivery of pharmaceutical products to patient care units or other facilities as needed; may require lifting boxes of varying weights ranging from 1‑20 lbs.
• Packaging, preparation and ensuring shipment of products as required.
• Communicate performance and quality standards expectations to fellow teammates (technicians and Pharmacy support personnel).
• Ensure the proper flow and documentation of prescription distribution is followed at all times.
• Ensure appropriate quality controls are in place and communicate to pharmacy teams and facility partners in situations in which quality may have been compromised.
• Utilize good communication skills and possess the ability to multi-task.
• Carry out duties according to procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.
• Be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of daily job duties and responsibilities.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royalu2019s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) is mandatory.
• Previous hospital experience is an asset.
• Experienced in performing pharmaceutical calculations.
• Familiar with commonly used health care terminology.
• Professional attitude, honest and dependable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attentive to details.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Familiar with the pharmacy law, ethics, conduct related law, privacy and liability issues within pharmacy settings.
• Must successfully complete standard training upon hire, i.e. pharmacy systems, applicable technology, etc.
• Familiar with basic inventory skills related to storage, security and legal issues.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable, accessible vehicle required.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.