Pharmacy Technician Registered

Ross Memorial Hospital; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Registered Pharmacy Technician to join its dedicated team. This role involves ensuring the safe and effective management of medications for patients, working collaboratively within a professional pharmacy environment. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of pharmaceutical care while communicating effectively with staff at all levels. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about patient care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pharmacy Technician program and registration with OCP is required.
• Knowledge of medication names and dosages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement, storage, preparation, and delivery of medications.
• Ensure safety and quality of all medicine-related processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Knowledge of medication names and dosages

Education

Pharmacy Technician program from a CCAPP accredited College

PEBC Qualifying Exam

OCP Jurisprudence Exam

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Department/Unit/Program Description

The RMH Pharmacy is an integrated team of Pharmacists, Regulated Technicians and Assistants.
The staff is responsible for the procurement, storage, preparation and delivery of all medications, ensuring the safety and quality of all medicine related processes affecting patients of the hospital.
As professionals, the staff members continue to maintain and improve the medication management and pharmaceutical care of patients to the highest standards, as outlined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Department is currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their team.

Effective Date: January 13, 2025
Ending on or before: January 19, 2026

Essential Qualifications

1. Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician program from a CCAPP accredited College, the PEBC Qualifying Exam and the OCP Jurisprudence Exam and is registered with OCP
2. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
3. Demonstrated ability to work accurately with attention to detail
4. Ability to function under minimal supervision
5. Good knowledge of medication names and dosages
6. Must successfully complete RMH CIVA certification within 6 months
7. Must be able to fulfill physical requirement of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

1. Trained in EPIC - training can be provided, but must pass required testing.

Hours of Work

Hours of operation for the Pharmacy department are currently 8 and 10 hour day shifts, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may vary and change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.