Pharmacy Technician - MRHH Pharmacy Services

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York Region is seeking a registered Pharmacy Technician to manage medication distribution and assist Clinical Pharmacists. The ideal candidate has a Pharmacy Technician diploma and experience in a health care environment. This role requires strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety, making it essential for providing exceptional care in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Proven attendance record and compliance with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Distribute medications to patient care areas using automation.
• Prepare medications according to NAPRA standards.
• Maintain medication inventory control and records.
• Assist Clinical Pharmacists as required.

Skills

Medication distribution

Patient care interaction

Inventory control

Use of pharmacy automation

Education

Pharmacy Technician diploma

Current registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Services, the registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing technical tasks related to medication distribution in the hospital.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Preparation of unit dose medications and compounded medications in accordance with NAPRA standards.
• 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

• Unit dose and sterile compounding experience, preferred.
• 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.

Equity, accessibility and inclusion

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.

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