Registered Pharmacy Technician (18 Month Contract with $5K Signing Bonus)

CareRx; Parksville; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy services provider in Parksville is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include accurate dispensing of prescriptions, collaboration with healthcare teams, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have current registration as RPhT and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $33.00 - $36.00 and benefits including RRSP matching and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Professional Licensing reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Corporate Gym Membership

Continuing Education

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (RPhT).
• Demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Proven ability to foster strong partnerships with other members of the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately.
• Collaborate with the pharmacy team to ensure timely and complete dispensing.
• Consult with pharmacy management on unresolved issues.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Strong attention to detail

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current registration as RPhT

Tools

Kroll

Point Click Care (PCC)

Med e-care

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Description

About CareRx

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 96,000 residents in over 1,600 seniors and other 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 that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. 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 a place for you.

Position Summary

CareRx Parksville is seeking to hire a Pharmacy Technician to join our great Specialty Pharmacy team located in Parksville, BC.

This is a Full Time opportunity 5 days per week (40 hours / week) and prior experience with Kroll, data entry of new / refill prescriptions, operating a Pac Vision machine, and compounding medications are all assets to being considered for this position.

Under the general direction of the designated Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacy Operations 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.

Compensation : $33.00 - $36.00 / hour

Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience for the role with CareRx.

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
• 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
• Maintain accurate, organized and complete resident health records ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care at all times
• Data Entry with Kroll andPoint Click Care (PCC), Catalyst, and Med e-care
• Follow all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy at all times
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring of pharmacy inventory
• Participate in the training and support for newly hired and existing pharmacy team members when required
• Participate 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 as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

What You Will Bring To The Team :

Current registration and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (RPhT)

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

Effective organization, planning, and time management skills

Demonstrated high level of fluency in both written and spoken English

Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a fast paced environment

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

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

Understanding of provincial regulations governing LTC homes and Retirement Communities

Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality

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

What you will love about working for CareRx :

Professional Licensing, Membership, and Insurance reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Perkopolis Employee Discount Program

Corporate Gym Membership

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards

National Culture Events (Holidays, Team Lunches, Contests, Wellness)

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Internal growth opportunities

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. #INDHP

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