Registered Pharmacy Technician

CareRx; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty pharmacy provider in Canada is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician in Burnaby. In this role, you will assist with the preparation and distribution of patient prescriptions and ensure accuracy in drug information. Applicants must be accredited and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. This position offers a competitive compensation of $30-$34/hour, and opportunities for continuing education and team recognition.

Benefits

Professional Licensing and Membership reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Corporate Gym Membership

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Experience as a Registered Technician is an asset.
• Experience in a Long Term Care pharmacy is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Staff Pharmacist with preparation and distribution of patient prescriptions.
• Maintain patient and drug information files.
• Confirm data entry accuracy in eMAR and Kroll.
• Complete the final check of prepared prescriptions.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician accreditation

Experience in Long Term Care pharmacy

Experience with Kroll

Experience with Point Click Care and other eMAR systems

Education

Accreditation as a Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Kroll

Point Click Care

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About CareRx

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have a place for you.

Position Summary

The Registered Pharmacy Technician will provide safe and effective drug distribution services to numerous facilities. This may include gained knowledge in geriatrics, palliative care, and mental health medications as well as developing quick and accurate checking skills to support final checks in compounding, compliance packaging and other prescription requirements

Compensation : $30-$34 / hour

Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

Your Day To Day

• Assist the Staff Pharmacist with the preparation, packaging and distribution of patient prescriptions
• Maintain patient and drug information files
• Ensure that all prescriptions are complete and authentic
• Gather all necessary information, ensure completeness of information
• Confirm data entry accuracy in eMAR and Kroll
• Confirm accuracy and completeness of pharmaceutical products prepared for release
• Complete the final check of prepared prescriptions
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Team

Accreditation as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing and adherence to the Standards of Practice with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Experience as a Registered Technician is an asset

Experience in a Long Term Care pharmacy is an asset

Experience with Kroll an asset

Experience with Point Click Care and other eMAR systems an asset

What you will love about working for CareRx :

Professional Licensing, Membership, and Insurance reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Perkopolis Employee Discount Program

Corporate Gym Membership

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards

National Culture Events (Holidays, Team Lunches, Contests, Wellness)

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Internal growth opportunities

Application Process :

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

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