Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until August 2027)

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO's Pharmacy Department in Ottawa operates 24 hours daily, seven days a week. Pharmacy Technicians work under a pharmacist’s supervision across day, evening, weekend and night shifts.

Responsibilities include dispensing, verifying and delivering inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, maintaining patient profiles, inventory management, and adherence to Ontario standards. This role requires current licensure and a strong attention to accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Criminal Record Check is essential.
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding experience preferred.
• Maintains competency on equipment and automation.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, verify and deliver inpatient and outpatient prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate computerized patient profiles.
• Distribute and manage inventory of all pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies for clinical wards and ambulatory clinics.
• Participate in staff rotation and weekends/night shifts as required.

Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Maintains sterile and non-sterile certifications yearly

Criminal Record Check

Job description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Compensation Pay Range

$32.03-$38.91

Job Description

The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. Pharmacy technicians are expected to work day, evening, weekend and night shifts.

Under a pharmacist’s supervision the Pharmacy Technician:

• Performs all the tasks defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Keep up to date and follows workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the Hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintains accurate computerized patient profiles
• Dispenses, verify and deliver inpatient and outpatient prescriptions
• Distributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals, i.e. formulary, non-formulary, controlled substances, SAP, drug studies.
• Maintains stock of pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and other supplies within the pharmacy work areas
• Records and reports any shortages of pharmaceuticals or supplies on the appropriate order list and to the pharmacy buyer
• Maintains stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics as required
• Maintains non-expired pharmaceuticals availability and participation in the rotation of stocks in the pharmacy and on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics.
• Prioritirize, initiate and complete the Patients Best Possible Medication History and highlight any discrepancies to the pharmacist
• Keeps work areas clean, organized, and functional
• Maintains equipment and automation in good working condition, problem solves as appropriate and reports issues to appropriate pharmacy personnel
• Reports product defects, i.e. labelling issues, product discoloration or deterioration, precipitate, contamination, etc. to pharmacist and complete the incident report
• Reports medication errors to pharmacist and complete the incident report
• Maintains records of pharmacy related activities and participate in the statistical reports for the Pharmacy Department
• Participates in the pharmacy technician work rotation fulfilling the responsibilities and tasks of each assigned area including weekend and night shifts
• Participates in staff and pharmacy technician meetings, departmental planning and communication activities, and special project assignments as required
• Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel in technical aspects of the Pharmacy Department
• Participates in departmental quality assurance activities
• Works cooperatively with all colleagues, promoting and maintaining harmonious inter and intra departmental relationships
• Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public
• Cover Kid Care Pharmacy as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college Pharmacy Technician Program (Essential)
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience (Preferred)
• Sterile compounding experience (Preferred)
• Non-sterile compounding experience (Preferred)
• Maintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential)
• Maintains sterile and non-sterile certifications yearly (Essential)
• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.