Registered Pharmacy Technician

CareRx Corporation; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pharmacy services is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring accurate prescription dispensing while adhering to provincial and federal regulations. You will collaborate with a dedicated pharmacy team, providing exceptional customer care to long-term care homes and retirement communities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in pharmacy operations, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to resident health. Join a forward-thinking company that values quality and efficiency in medication management, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately and in compliance with laws.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team to ensure medication orders are fulfilled.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Fluency in English

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)

Tools

Kroll

PacVision

Microsoft Office

Job description

555 George St. N Peterbor
555 George Street North
Peterborough, ON K9H3S1, CAN

555 George St. N Peterbor
555 George Street North
Peterborough, ON K9H3S1, CAN

CareRx is Canada's leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors communities. We serve over 92,000 residents in over 1,500 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.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy manager and pharmacy ops manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for ensuring that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately. Prescriptions are to be dispensed in compliance with provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy.

Your Day To Day

• 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

• Complete daily pharmacy dispensing tasks in accordance with established work place policies and procedures

• Consult with members of the pharmacy management team when there are unresolved issues surrounding day to day work functions

• Provides 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

• Communicates 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

• Maintains accurate, organized and complete resident health records ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care at all times

• Follows all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy at all times

• Follows all corporate regulations, policies and procedures at all times

• Assists in maintaining and monitoring of pharmacy inventory • Participates in the training and support for newly hired and existing pharmacy team members when required

• Participates in ongoing continuing education, remaining current in pharmaceutical, medical and professional licensing information in addition to corporate updates, policies, and standards

• Prepare and compound medications when required

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

What You Bring To The Team

• Current Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a RPhT

• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician preferred

• Experience with Kroll strongly preferred

• PacVision experience strongly preferred

• Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the health care team

• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills

• Must have a demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English

• Must have an understanding of provincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities

• Must be familiar with the provincial standards of practice established for LTC pharmacies

• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with persons of varying levels of professional expertise in a professional and mature manner

• Must be highly organized and possess excellent time management skills • Must be skilled in critical thought processes and be able to prioritize appropriately

• Must demonstrate initiative and creativity

• Must be self-directed requiring minimal supervision and able to work independently

• Must be motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality

• Must demonstrate good listening skills and be adaptable to changes in job environment

• Must be dependable and responsible in the execution of job duties

• Must be adaptable to changes with internal work changes

• Strong teaching skills

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs

• Previous LTC pharmacy and/or hospital pharmacy experience

Qualities for success

• Ability to manage changing priorities

• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team

• Customer service oriented

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Strong attention to detail

• 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, 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. #INDHP