Pharmacy Technician - Chronic Kidney Disease Program

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the CKD program, performing BPMH with patients and families and assisting with medication distribution in CKD clinics, including in-centre hemodialysis environments.

You will collaborate with Clinical Pharmacists, handle narcotics deliveries, maintain inventory, and respond to inquiries while adhering to pharmacy regulations and Mackenzie Health's commitment to caring.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Frequency: fulltime,Canada context.

Responsibilities

• Medication distribution to patient care areas, utilizing automated dispensing cabinets and central pharmacy automation.

Skills

BPMH experience

Patient communication

Empathy

Education

Pharmacy Technician diploma

OCP bridging program eligibility

Tools

Pharmacy automation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the CKD Program, the registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) with patents and families primarily in CKD clinics. This may include in-centre hemodialysis patients. The Pharmacy Technician would also be responsible for technical tasks related to medication distribution in the CKD program.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Medication distribution to patient care areas, utilizing automated dispensing cabinets and central pharmacy automation.


• Perform best possible medication history with patients to facilitate medication reconciliation.


• Directing patient and staff queries to areas accordingly.


• Issuing and delivering narcotics/controlled medications to the patient care areas.


• Maintaining the department's medication inventory control system and appropriate records in keeping with pharmacy regulations and established procedures.


• Assist Clinical Pharmacists as required.


• Other duties as assigned.

What must you have?

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Pharmacy Technician.


• Pharmacy Technician diploma from an accredited program (or an equivalent combination of education and experience if licensed through OCP bridging program).

What else do you bring?

• Proven attendance record.


• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.


• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.


• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.


• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.


• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.


• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Experience performing accurate, efficient BPMH with patients and caregivers.


• Previous related experience in a health care environment, an asset.


• Familiarity with pharmacy automation, an asset.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.