Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant) - Pharmacy Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to participate in safe, patient-centered care at Dartmouth General Hospital. The role involves dispensing medications, supporting pharmacy operations, and requires licensure in Nova Scotia. Candidates should have a Pharmacy Technician Program qualification and experience in a hospital setting is preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $30.52 - $34.43 and eligibility for a benefits package, including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of safe, competent, patient-centered ethical care.
• Prepare, package, and dispense medication under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile dosage forms.

Skills

Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant

Knowledge of sterile technique and precautions for chemotherapy

Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems

Knowledge of medical terminology and inventory control

Demonstrated good decision-making and problem-solving skills

Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR)

Job description

Req ID: 214591
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: PHAR Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% ) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jan-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant) participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient or family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized; prepares, packages and dispenses medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose, physician order entry, working with automation, Inventory control, medication reconciliation, and CIVA systems. Preparation of chemotherapy doses, distributing narcotics and participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 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.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long-Assignment / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 Hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20)

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.

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