Pharmacy Technician (We Care Retail)

Talent Pool Builder; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy team in delivering high-quality care. Under pharmacist supervision, you will handle prescription data entry, packaging, dosette preparation and vaccine administration as part of a coordinated, patient-centred service.

The role requires 3 years of recent community pharmacy experience, injection training, and Ontario College of Pharmacists registration.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or clinical pharmacy settings preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of recent, continuous community pharmacy experience required.
• Knowledge of processing prescriptions with third party drug plans required.
• Injection training required; vaccination experience a plus.
• Demonstrates strong reading, writing, math and typing skills; good oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescription data accurately and efficiently.
• Package medications and prepare dosette doses.
• Perform technical verification of prescriptions.
• Assist in medication preparation and dispensing processes.
• Administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as assigned.

Skills

Hospital experience

Community pharmacy experience

Third party drug plans processing

Injection training

Communication skills

Team collaboration

French language skills

Education

Accredited Registered Pharmacy Technician program

Registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the technical activities of the Pharmacy, acting under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. The incumbent is responsible for delivery of pharmaceutical care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of practice as set forth by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Duties include prescription data entry, drug packaging, technical verification of prescriptions, dosette preparation, and administration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. The Registered Pharmacy Technician complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the Hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience – preferred
• 3 years recent, continuous experience in a community pharmacy environment - required
• Knowledge or experience of processing prescriptions involving third party drug plans - required
• Injection training – required
• Compression stocking fitter certification - preferred
• Knowledge of hospital and pharmacy policies and procedures
• Good reading, writing, mathematics, typing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team
• General good health and a level of fitness appropriate to the demands of the position
• French language skills an asset

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an Accredited Registered Pharmacy Technician program - preferred
• Registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists - required

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.