Registered Pharmacy Technician

Bayshore HealthCare; Markham; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare in Markham, Ontario is seeking a licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician to assist with the full scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensuring accurate dispensing and safe patient care.

The role includes entering prescriptions into Kroll, managing repeat medications, maintaining records, assisting with compounding and labeling, and supporting QA activities and inventory management in a busy community setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is required.
• Licensed and in good standing with Provincial College of Pharmacists.
• Experience in a busy community or specialty pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in maintaining laws, standards and P&Ps to full scope.
• Enter prescriptions into Kroll and fill/bill as needed.
• Schedule patients for repeat medications and maintain records.
• Prepare compounding sheets and assist with infusion pumps and labeling.
• Receive verbal prescriptions and provide transfers where permitted.
• Package and dispense medications after pharmacist verification.
• Maintain inventory, review expiries and rotate stock.
• Support QA activities and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong computer skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Multitasking ability

Team player

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma

Licensed and in good standing with Provincial College of Pharmacists

Tools

Kroll

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician will assist with tasks within their full scope of practice to ensure smooth operations of the pharmacy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the pharmacist in maintaining federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) and practices to their full professional scope
• Assist the pharmacist in entering prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll), and filling/billing such prescriptions
• Schedule patients for repeat medications
• Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.
• Assist the pharmacist in preparing compounding sheets for the preparation of medication
• Assists the pharmacist in programming infusion pumps for medication delivery and preparing other devices
• Assist the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law.
• Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions as permitted by provincial pharmacy college regulations from prescribers ensuring prescription completeness; and provide prescription transfers
• Package and dispense prescription medications after a pharmacist has confirmed clinical appropriateness of therapy including:
  • o confirming accuracy, completeness and final check of compounded sterile products & prepared prescriptions prepared for release (i.e. correct patient, drug dosage form/route, dose, doctor, etc.)
  • o Perform a quality assessment on the prescription or compounded sterile product, including but not limited to the absence of particulate matter and container integrity
  • o Ensures prescriptions and/or compounding products are matched to the right delivery just prior to shipping
• Assists the pharmacist in maintaining accurate and appropriate inventory levels including reviewing expiry dates and proper stock rotation
• Follows established procedures for drug and supply procurement and maintains appropriate and accurate inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs, solutions, and supplies
• Performs physical inventories and cycle counts according to (P&Ps)
• Understands the pharmacy operation which may require performing other duties as assigned.
• Report adverse events per Policies and Procedures
• Liaise collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to patient support program personnel, clinic and nursing staff, scheduling team
• Contributes to maintaining a clean and tidy work environment
• Understands the pharmacy operation which may require performing other duties as assigned
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs and department/branch meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, as an individual, one must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Training

• Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is required
• Licensed and in good standing with Provincial College of Pharmacist

Experience

Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or specialty pharmacy setting is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong computer skills (word processing, database and spreadsheet programs etc)
• Strong attention to detail within a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Kroll computer software
• Strong communication skills via phone/email and in person
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team environment
• Motivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independently Strong attention to detail