Registered Pharmacy Technician (1-Year Contract)

Shoppers Drug Mart; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while ensuring the accuracy and compliance of medication preparation. With a commitment to inclusiveness and professional growth, this position provides a supportive environment where your skills can shine. You'll be responsible for maintaining workflow efficiency and upholding patient privacy, all while working in a dynamic team setting. If you're ready to take on a new challenge in a rewarding atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full benefits

Work-life balance

Temporary with Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a pharmacy environment required.
• Must be licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of prepared medication by checking each prescription.
• Count and reconcile Narcotic and Controlled medications accurately.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Attention to detail

Teammate and Leadership skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Licensed and registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)

Liability insurance to legally practice as a RPhT

Tools

PacMed

PacVision

Job description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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.

Why this role is important?

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 Ontario 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: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

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.