Registered Pharmacy Technician - Medication Reconciliation

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Clinical Support team at Dartmouth General Hospital. The role focuses on obtaining BPMH, reconciling orders, and supporting transitions of care in inpatient and ED settings.

Successful candidates will be licensed in Nova Scotia, with hospital experience and BLS; advanced certifications are assets. Permanent full-time, 75 hours biweekly, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required.
• If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova Scotia will be considered.
• Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset.
• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping.
• Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications.
• Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs.
• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain BPMH for patients admitted from ED to inpatient units or non-admitted patients.
• Conduct patient medication history interviews with patient and family.
• Document BPMH in patient chart for admission orders.
• Reconcile medication orders completed by other staff.
• Communicate with staff and physicians regarding medication reconciliation.
• Direct team members to BPMH completion and ensure accuracy with care providers.
• Assist with pharmacy operations and drug distribution where needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Mathematical calculations

French language

Education

Pharmacy Technician program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Req ID: 228616
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: PHAR Pharmacy Clinical Support
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Responsibilities include obtaining a best possible medication history (BPMH) for patients being admitted from emergency department to an inpatient hospital unit or non-admitted patients; for patients seen in Surgery Preassessment clinic and for inpatient units. Conducting patient medication history interviews with patient and family, collecting patient information from the Drug Information System (or alternate source if not available), documenting BPMH in patient chart to be used to create admission medication orders, reconciling medication orders completed by another health care provider, communicating to staff and physicians regarding medication reconciliation, problem solving with the patient care team and pharmacy staff, medication reconciliation at all transitions of care. Medication reconciliation RPhT acts as a resource to staff and physicians, directs team members to ask for BPMH completion, confirms accuracy of patient medication information with community care providers or patient’s medical record.

About You

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required
• If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered
• If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered
• Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset
• Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset
• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
• Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications
• Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation And Benefits

Registered Technician: $30.52 - $33.59 Hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20)

$35.64 ($31.26) hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.