Registered Pharmacy Technician

Shoppers Drug Mart; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,748 - 46,218; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Peel Region, Mississauga is hiring a Registered Pharmacy Technician to ensure medication accuracy and compliance. Ideal candidates will be licensed, have at least one year of pharmacy experience, and possess strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay, full benefits, and a commitment to workplace inclusiveness.

The role requires effective communication and multitasking skills to maintain efficient operations while ensuring patient privacy. Join a company that values the diverse contributions of all its employees and offers accommodation where needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of continuous working experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Experience with high volume filling environments is preferred.
• Experience working with PacMed or PacVision is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of prepared medication by checking prescriptions.
• Complete appropriate corrections when identified.
• Count and reconcile Narcotic and Controlled medications.
• Check products in an organized manner to maintain workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Licensed and registered with the College of Pharmacists as RPhT

Liability insurance

Job description

Why this role is important?

At MediSystem Pharmacy, you can use your skills to do meaningful work that has a real impact, in an environment that promotes learning, growth and opportunity. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, MediSystem Pharmacy can turn your potential into performance that is recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and a work-life balance.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of prepared medication by checking each prescription and ensuring legal compliance and product quality. This includes weekly strip packaged medications, compliance packages and all non-packaged products
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate corrections are completed when identified
• Accurately count and reconcile Narcotic and Controlled medications
• Responsible for checking products in an organized and efficient manner to maintain workflow and ensure delivery routes leave at their scheduled times
• Patient privacy and confidentiality is protected in accordance with regulations
• Keep current with and align with legal requirements, professional standards, and where provided, workplace policies and procedures
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring:

• Licensed and registered with the College of Pharmacists as Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT), in good standing
• Liability insurance to legally practice as a RPhT
• A minimum of 1 year of continuous working experience in a pharmacy environment (Long Term Care, Hospital, or Retail)
• Experience with high volume filling environments is preferred
• Experience working with PacMed or PacVision is an asset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail
• Complete work with minimal supervision
• Teammate and Leadership skills
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Hiring Range: $25.95 - $33.55 per hour.