Registered Pharmacy Technician - FT/PT

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative community pharmacy is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care and ensure safety in medication preparation. This role involves collaborating with pharmacists to promote wellness and manage chronic diseases. The ideal candidate will be licensed and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Join a rapidly growing network that values its employees and offers a supportive environment for professional development. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Dental care

Vision care

Life insurance

Store discount

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions from practitioners.
• Prepare and process prescriptions ensuring accuracy and safety.

Skills

Licensed with College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician (Full Time/Part-Time) to join our amazing team in Nanaimo, BC.

About Us
Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of community pharmacies. With close to 300 locations, our team of experienced industry leaders are passionate about providing exceptional patient care to our communities. We have been recently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Job Description
The Pharmacy Technician will provide excellence in patient-centered care by ensuring patient safety through accuracy and quality of product preparation and release. You will collaborate with the pharmacist(s) in the promotion of wellness, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

1. Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions from practitioners
2. Ensure that a prescription is complete and authentic
3. Transfer prescriptions to and receive prescriptions from other pharmacies
4. Prepare and process prescriptions by performing duties such as entering orders, counting, measuring, compounding, packaging, or repackaging medications
5. Methadone dosing preparation
6. Perform the final check of a prepared prescription
7. Ensure the accuracy of drug and personal health information in patient records, while maintaining patient confidentiality and following legal/regulatory conditions
8. Oversee Pharmacy Assistants to ensure efficient and safe prescription filling

Qualifications & Skills

1. Licensed and in good standing with College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
2. Above average oral and written communication skills
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
4. Ability to work independently as well as with a team
5. Excellent customer service skills

Working Hours
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Weekends optional

Benefits
Competitive wage and benefit package including:

1. Dental care
2. Vision care
3. Life insurance
4. Store discount
5. Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to deliver accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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