Pharmacy Technician – Pharmacy – Temporary Part Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Un hôpital de la région de Sault Ste. Marie recherche un technicien en pharmacie pour gérer la dispensation des médicaments et les stocks. Le candidat idéal aura suivi un programme reconnu et sera enregistré auprès du Collège des pharmaciens de l'Ontario. Des compétences en communication, en organisation et en mathématiques sont essentielles pour le succès dans ce rôle.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de technicien en pharmacie reconnu.
• Enregistrement auprès du Collège des pharmaciens de l'Ontario en tant que technicien.
• Compétences en mathématiques essentielles.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer toutes les fonctions de distribution conformément aux procédures.
• Maintenir le contrôle des stocks et gérer les commandes.
• Préparer et livrer des produits stériles.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Strong writing skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Organizational and prioritization skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program approved by the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Pharmaceutical software

Job description

Duties

• Perform all dispensing functions independently according to departmental procedures and NAPRA Standards.
• Conduct final technical checks of products following departmental processes and OCP standards.
• Replenish Automated Dispensing Machines (ADM) and utilize the Pneumatic Tube system for distribution.
• Serve as Pharmacy Courier for standard delivery times as required.
• Supply "pass" medications.
• Implement changes based on daily census (transfers, discharges).
• Prepare daily cartfill medications.
• Complete all associated documentation and workload statistics.
• Supply ward stock and medications following established procedures.
• Prepare and deliver sterile products, including I.V. admixtures, TPN solutions, chemotherapeutic solutions, parenteral syringes, and other sterile products as required, adhering to CSHP and departmental standards.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and workload tracking for all sterile products.
• Maintain inventory control by keeping adequate stock levels and accurate counts at all times.
• Supply nursing units with ward stocks of Narcotic and Controlled drugs via ADM, following departmental procedures.
• Maintain sufficient crash cart supplies throughout the hospital.
• Place purchase orders and manage the return of expired pharmaceuticals.
• Use barcode scanning for pharmaceuticals according to departmental/hospital procedures.
• Perform all duties within the pharmacy drug budget constraints.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and well-stocked with dispensing and manufacturing aids.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program approved by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician.

Skills

• Mathematical skills necessary for pharmacy practice.
• Attention to detail for accurate medication dispensing and order entry.
• Strong writing skills for clear, concise communication, including analytical reports and summaries.
• Effective verbal communication skills, with the ability to relate well and adapt communication style as needed.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.

Ability

• Ability to maintain professional relationships, interact pleasantly and responsibly in person and on the phone, demonstrating tact and courtesy.
• Behavior consistent with the hospital’s mission, values, and Employee Standards of Performance.
• Proficiency with computers, printers, fax machines, and pharmaceutical software.
• Familiarity with the operation of laminar flow hoods, analytical balances, syringe pumps, packaging equipment, and other drug distribution equipment.

Note: Due to the dynamic nature of work, additional responsibilities and adjustments to qualifications may occur. Only those selected for testing or interviews will be contacted.