Registered Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Services

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to join their dynamic team. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a diverse environment, providing essential pharmacy care across various clinical settings. You will play a crucial role in the medication distribution system, ensuring safe and effective medication management while collaborating with healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Strong mathematical skills and recent hospital or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products and manage inventory.
• Liaise with nursing staff and educate on medication management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Teamwork

Self-directed

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Cerner/Pharmnet pharmacy system

Job description

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Feb 14, 2025

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Pharmacy Services
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Part Time
Salary Range: $32.88 - $34.94 /hour

Pharmacy Services is currently seeking skilled and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians to join our team.

St. Joseph's cares for a diverse patient population across multiple sites. This offers an excellent opportunity to provide a broad range of pharmacy care across different clinical settings.

The Pharmacy Technician is a key individual in the medication distribution system. The successful candidate will display excellent organizational and communication skills while collaborating with pharmacists and other health care professionals to provide outstanding service, exceptional patient care, and ensure safe and effective medication management at all times.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous products
• Inventory control
• Packaging, supply, and delivery of medications
• Liaising with nursing staff on the patient care units
• Education and training
• Obtaining Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH)

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Strong mathematical skills to accurately prepare, compound, and dispense medications
• Recent hospital or retail experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Self-directed
• Health and physical condition consistent with heavy lifting, pushing, bending, walking, sitting, standing, and keyboarding

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Minimum two (2) years recent hospital pharmacy experience
• Previous computer experience, particularly with Cerner/Pharmnet pharmacy system
• Prior experience collecting and documenting Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH)

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19, and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing.

Posting date: February 12, 2025
Submission deadline: February 18, 2025

Andrew Harriman-Duke, Human Resources

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