Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy (CEN)

Scarborough Health Network; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and dental benefits

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician at the Centenary Site for a temporary fixed-term position. You will handle unit-dose and traditional dispensing, order entry, cart refills, and inventory management across multiple sites.

Clinical tasks include sterile preparation and hazardous drug handling, with rotations and QA responsibilities. Requires CCAPP-accredited diploma, Ontario registration or eligibility, and at least 1 year of related experience, including parenteral

Qualifications

• CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician diploma.
• Licensed or eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Experience in parenteral sterile preparation and hazardous drug preparation.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications unit-dose or traditional.
• Enter medication orders and refill carts.
• Replenish ward stock and manage inventory.
• Prepare sterile products including chemotherapy.
• Manufacture and pre-packaging activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual language ability

Patient care

Education

Pharmacy Technician Diploma (CCAPP)

Tools

Omnicell Robotic System

Pyxis

EPIC

Job description

Job Number: JR106419 Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy (CEN) Union: OPSEU Union: OPSEU Job Category: Paramedical Hospital Location: Centenary Site Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Contract Duration: 12 months Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $32.32 - $37.26 Hours: All Shifts Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites

Job Details

Location: Centenary Site

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: 12 months

Number of Positions: 1

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $32.32 - $37.26

Hours: All Shifts Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites

Job Description

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for technical and clerical functions in the area assigned (e.g. inpatient pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, and other areas). Duties include unit-dose or traditional dispensing, medication order entry, medication cart refill, ward stock replenishment, inventory management, sterile products preparation, non-hazardous and hazardous drug preparation (e.g. chemotherapy preparation), manufacturing and pre-packaging. All rotations include responsibility for continuous quality improvement and workload measurement.

Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) accredited college
• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
• Minimum of 1 year related experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in parenteral sterile preparation, extemporaneous compounding, and hazardous drug preparation
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Excellent work performance and attendance record

Desired Experience

• Previous experience working in hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Previous experience in chemotherapy preparation strongly preferred
• Prior experience with pharmacy automation with Omnicell Robotic System, Pyxis automated dispensing system, and EPIC clinical information system is strongly preferred
• Ability to speak another language

Accommodations and Diversity Statement

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
• New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
• Critical Care Sponsorship Program
• Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
• Recognition events
• Leadership Development and Learning Programs
• Tuition Assistance Program

Contact

Learn more at shn.ca