Registered Pharmacy Technician - Full-time

CareRx Corporation; Barrie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of specialty pharmacy services is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician in Ontario. The role involves accurate prescription dispensing, customer care in long-term care settings, and teamwork. Candidates must be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and demonstrate excellent service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
• Proven ability to foster partnerships in healthcare.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prescriptions are dispensed accurately and comply with laws.
• Maintain organized resident health records.
• Provide exceptional customer care in LTC homes.

Skills

Customer service

Effective organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Registered with Ontario College of Pharmacists (RPhT)

Tools

Kroll

Point Click Care (PCC)

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CareRx Corporation

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 an opportunity for you.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Designated Pharmacy 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 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
• 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
• 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
• Maintain accurate, organized and complete resident health records ensuring appropriate documentation and continuity of care at all times
• Follow all provincial and federal laws, standards and regulations which govern the practice of pharmacy
• Follow corporate regulations, policies and procedures at all times
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring 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 when required
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Team

• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (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
• Motivated to achieve results that reflect a high standard of quality
  
  

Preferred

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

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. #INDHP

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.