Registered Pharmacy Technician

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Health plan

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Antigonish, NS seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician to support safe, patient-centered care. You will prepare, package and dispense medications under a pharmacist's supervision, and engage in sterile and non-sterile compounding, unit dose distribution, and automation.

The role involves inventory control, medication reconciliation, and CIVA systems, with chemotherapy dose preparation and narcotics distribution as part of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required.
• Candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within Nova Scotia may be considered.
• Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered if no qualified candidates are available.
• Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and chemotherapy is an asset.
• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, and decentralized dispensing cabinets is an asset.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package and dispense medication under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms.
• Dispense drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose.
• Physician order entry; work with automation and CIVA systems.
• Inventory control and medication reconciliation.
• Prepare chemotherapy doses; distribute narcotics; participate in quality and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Sterile technique

Unit dose distribution

Chemotherapy preparation

Inventory management

Pharmacy automation

Microsoft Office

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

NSPR licensure

Tools

CIVA systems

Excel

Hospital automation tech

Job description

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Req ID: 225306
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ PHAR Pharmacy SMRH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 2-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient or family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized; prepares, packages and dispenses medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose, physician order entry, working with automation, Inventory control, medication reconciliation, and CIVA systems. Preparation of chemotherapy doses, distributing narcotics and participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered
• Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset
• Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset
• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
• Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medicationsKnowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 hourly)

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.