Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Travel insurance

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Registered Pharmacy Technician to join the PHAR Operations ECFH team. The role involves dispensing medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile dosages, and supporting inventory control and safety programs under pharmacist supervision.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Technician program with NS licensure, BLS certification, and hospital experience. Knowledge of chemotherapy preparation and automation is an asset.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required.
• Candidates actively pursuing licensure may be considered.
• Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered if no candidates meet qualifications.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages and dispenses medication under pharmacist supervision.
• Compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms.
• Dispenses drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose; physician order entry.
• Experience with inventory control, medication reconciliation and CIVA systems.
• Preparation of chemotherapy doses; distributing narcotics; participate in safety programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Pharmacy technician experience

French language

Microsoft Office

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Nova Scotia Pharmacy Technician licensure (NSPR)

Tools

CIVA systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Req ID: 227868

Location: Central Zone, East Coast Forensic Hospital

Department: PHAR Operations ECFH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 28-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician 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.
• 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 - $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.

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.

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.