Registered Pharmacy Technician

CareRx Corporation; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors communities, where your role as a Registered Pharmacy Technician will be pivotal in ensuring safe and effective medication management. You will collaborate with a dedicated pharmacy team to deliver exceptional care, maintain high standards of service, and support the health and well-being of residents. This dynamic position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment that values quality and efficiency. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, this role is your chance to shine.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Proven ability to foster partnerships with health care team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely dispensation of medication orders.
• Maintain complete resident health records and documentation.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Fluency in English

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)

Tools

Kroll

Point Click Care (PCC)

Med e-care

PACMed/PACVision

Microsoft Office

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About CareRx

CareRx is Canada's leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors communities. We serve over 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other congregate care 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 strategically located across the country. This allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner and quickly respond to routine changes in medication management. We use best-in-class technology that automates the preparation and verification of multi-dose compliance packaging of medication, providing the highest levels of safety and adherence for individuals with complex medication regimes. 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 an opportunity for you.

Your Day To Day

1. Collaborate with all members of the pharmacy team to ensure medication orders are dispensed accurately, safely, timely and completely while optimizing medication continuity and resident outcomes
2. Complete daily tasks in accordance with established work place policies and procedures
3. Consult with members of the pharmacy management team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day to day work functions
4. Provide exceptional customer care to LTC homes and retirement communities serviced by CareRx Pharmacy, providing support as needed to ensure outstanding care and service at all times
5. Communicate with all members of the resident care team while maintaining professionalism by following corporate policies to ensure the highest standard of customer care, optimal resident care and quality of pharmacy service at all times
6. Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation/schedule as required
7. Maintain accurate, organized and complete resident health records ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care at all times
8. Follow all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy
9. Follow corporate regulations, policies and procedures at all times
10. Assist in maintaining and monitoring pharmacy inventory
11. Participate in the training and support for newly hired and existing pharmacy team members when required
12. Participate in ongoing continuing education, remaining current in pharmaceutical, medical and professional licensing information in addition to corporate updates, policies, and standards
13. Prepare and compound medications when required
14. Maintain a clean and safe work environment
15. Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring To The Team

1. Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (RPhT)
2. Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the health care team
3. Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
4. Demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English
5. Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a fast paced environment
6. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise in a professional and mature manner
7. Must be self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently
8. Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality

Preferred

1. Knowledge of Kroll and Point Click Care (PCC)
2. Experience with Med e-care
3. Experience with PACMed/PACVision
4. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs
5. Understanding of provincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities

Qualities For Success

1. Ability to manage changing priorities
2. Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team
3. Customer service oriented
4. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Strong organizational and time-management skills

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, 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.