Pharmacy Technician (Permanent, Part-Time)

Reference #

00897

Posted

Friday, March 14th, 2025 at 12:00am

Scope

Public Applications Accepted

Position

Pharmacy Technician

Department

Pharmacy

Term

Permanent, Part-Time

Pay

$32.32 - $37.26 hourly as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion, and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests, please email us via careers@nhh.ca.

LOCATION

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care, and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis, and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County, with a mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, including the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation, and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe, and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on additional support from physicians, midwives, and volunteers. It is an active member of Ontario Health (East) and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, visit nhh.ca or follow us on social media.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician, as part of a multidisciplinary team, is responsible for:

• Drug distribution to all clinical areas, including dispensing of narcotic and controlled substances, patient-specific medication, stocking automated dispensing cabinets, verifying accuracy as part of “Tech-check-Tech”
• Dispensing of in-patient medications, leave of absence medications, and other patient-specific medication orders
• Generating BPMH from patient interviews, collecting sources from community pharmacies or other facilities, and collaborating with interprofessional teams
• Drug repackaging, including narcotics, using automated packaging equipment and software
• Maintaining medication levels in pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets, including narcotics and controlled substances
• Compounding and packaging of sterile and non-sterile medications, including bio-hazardous agents, following manufacturing practice and WHMIS guidelines
• Conducting continuous improvement audits, including expiration date checks and medication area inspections
• Maintaining crash cart inventory and records
• Assisting in recordkeeping of purchase, issue, and returns in compliance with hospital and legal requirements
• Performing miscellaneous projects, filing, and clerical duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• A diploma from an accredited community college Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent
• Registration with the OCP as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Recent hospital pharmacy experience preferred or comparable applicable work experience
• Familiarity with pharmacy and medical terminology, aseptic techniques, manufacturing and labeling standards, pharmacy calculations

Assets

• Recent hospital experience
• Knowledge of EPIC and Omnicell
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to participate effectively in a team environment
• Basic typing and computer skills

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check completed within the last year within the first 60 days of employment. Additionally, they must complete the Health Care Worker Health review, including providing an up-to-date immunization record, within 30 days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff. We may conduct parts or all of the hiring process virtually. Our environment is scent-free; please refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances when attending.

Due to high interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.