Pharmacy Technician {CUPE C-26-485}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CUPE 139 benefits

$5000 Health Centre incentive

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to dispense and compound medications under the supervision of a Pharmacist, contributing to the hospital's Pharmacy Services distribution workflow.

Applicants should be graduates of a Pharmacy Technician program, certified by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, with hospital pharmacy experience or familiarity with automated technologies (Meditech is an asset). Bilingual English/French capability is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Pharmacy Technician course or equivalent required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (Ontario College of Pharmacists).
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy and hospital pharmacy automated technologies are assets.
• Knowledge and experience with Meditech an asset.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and compound medications as delegated by a Pharmacist, and support the distribution component of Pharmacy Services in line with hospital practice standards.

Skills

Computer skills

Judgment & analytical skills

Attendance & reliability

Safety-minded

Bilingual English/French

Education

Pharmacy Technician program

Ontario College of Pharmacists certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for dispensing and compounding of drugs, as delegated by a Pharmacist, and the distribution component of Pharmacy Services, in keeping with the standards of Hospital Pharmacy practice.

Department: Pharmacy

Program Incentive

North Bay Regional Health Centre is offering $5000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to the Health Centre as a Regulated Pharmacy Technician. Funds are received in increments throughout the two-year commitment.

Qualifications

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Graduate from a Pharmacy Technician course or equivalent required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (Ontario College of Pharmacists)
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy and hospital pharmacy automated technologies are assets
• Knowledge and experience with Meditech an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word) required
• Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER