Registered Pharmacy Technician

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care, London is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Services team. The role involves preparing medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment. Qualified candidates must be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, demonstrate strong mathematical and organizational skills, and engage in teaching and research activities as part of their role.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Recent hospital or retail pharmacy experience required.
• Health and physical condition for heavy lifting and extended periods of standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous products.
• Liaise with nursing staff and educate on medication management.
• Obtain Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH).

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Cerner/Pharmnet pharmacy system

Job description

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CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Pharmacy Services
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Part Time
Salary Range: $34.90 - $37.02 /hour

Pharmacy Services is currently seeking skilled and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians to join our team.

St. Joseph's cares for a diverse patient population across multiple sites. This offers an excellent opportunity to provide a broad range of pharmacy care across different clinical settings.

The Pharmacy Technician is a key individual in the medication distribution system. The successful candidate will display excellent organizational and communication skills while collaborating with pharmacists and other health care professionals to provide outstanding service, exceptional patient care, and ensure safe and effective medication management at all times.

Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician may include, but are not limited to: preparing sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous products, inventory control, packaging, supply and delivery of medications, liaising with nursing staff on the patient care units, education and training as well as obtaining Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH).

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.




Essential Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Strong mathematical skills to accurately prepare, compound, and dispense medications
• Recent hospital or retail experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Self-directed
• Health and physical condition consistent with heavy lifting, pushing, bending, walking, sitting, standing, and keyboarding

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Minimum two (2) years recent hospital pharmacy experience
• Previous computer experience, particularly with Cerner/Pharmnet pharmacy system
• Prior experience collecting and documenting Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH)

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.
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