Retail Pharmacy Technician, Kidcare - Permanent Casual

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO's Retail Pharmacy in Ottawa is seeking a licensed Pharmacy Technician to join the team. You will dispense outpatient prescriptions, manage inventories, and maintain accurate patient profiles under supervision, while embracing ongoing training and quality assurance activities.

The role requires adherence to Ontario standards and participation in weekend/evening rotations. Ideal candidates have two years of related experience, current non-sterile certifications, and competency with pharmacy

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential).
• Maintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential).
• Maintains non-sterile certifications yearly (Essential).
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks defined in NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice.
• Follows pharmacy workflow processes and regulatory requirements.
• Performs order entry and maintains computerized patient profiles.
• Dispenses outpatient prescriptions.
• Distributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains stock of OTCs, labels, containers, and supplies.
• Maintains shelves and cleans work areas; ensures safety and order.
• Maintains equipment/automation in good condition and reports issues.
• Works in rotation including weekends and evenings.
• Participates in training, meetings, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Dispensing medications

Inventory management

Patient profiling

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Pharmacy Technician – Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Pharmacy software

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

The Retail Pharmacy at CHEO will operate from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm weekends and statutory holidays.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager’s supervision the Pharmacy Technician:

• Performs all the tasks defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Keep up to date and follows workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the Hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements
• Performs order entry and maintains accurate computerized patient profiles
• Maintains competency on all equipment and automation
• Dispenses outpatient prescriptions
• Distributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains stock of over the counter pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and other supplies within the pharmacy work areas
• Keeps work areas clean, organized, and functional
• Maintains shelf facing and cleans shelves storing medication
• Maintains equipment and automation in good working condition, problem solves as appropriate and reports issues to the Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager
• Orders pharmaceutical supplies and required medications and ensures appropriate stock levels at all times
• Reports product defects, i.e. labeling issues, product discoloration or deterioration, precipitate, contamination, etc. to Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager
• Reports medication errors to Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager
• Maintains records of pharmacy related activities.
• Participates in the pharmacy technician work rotation fulfilling the responsibilities and tasks of each assigned area including weekend and evening shifts
• Participates in staff and pharmacy technician meetings, departmental planning and communication activities, and special project assignments as required
• Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel in technical aspects of the Retail Pharmacy
• Participates in retail pharmacy quality assurance activities
• Works cooperatively with all colleagues, promoting and maintaining harmonious inter and intra departmental relationships
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential)
• Maintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential)
• Maintains non-sterile certifications yearly (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience (Preferred)

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.