Technician Extern (Pharmacy) (10303)

Oak Valley Health; Markham; On-site; CAD 39,312 - 48,048; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Health is seeking a Technician Extern in Pharmacy in Markham, Ontario. This full-time temporary position will provide practical, hands-on experience in daily hospital pharmacy operations, working with dedicated professionals.

Qualifications include current enrollment in a Pharmacy Technician program and some pharmacy experience preferred. The role involves technical and administrative functions related to unit dose dispensing and prepackaging.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Pharmacy Technician program from an accredited community college.
• Some related pharmacy experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize limitations of scope of practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drugs.

Responsibilities

• Receive practical, hands-on experience in daily hospital pharmacy operations.
• Responsible for technical and administrative functions related to unit dose dispensing and prepackaging.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization skills

Education

Enrollment in Pharmacy Technician program

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Overview

Oak Valley Health’s core values are reflected in our team. You embody respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage. You are patient and/or client centered, perform at an exemplary standard, and are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.

Schedule

Days, evenings, weekends. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

$21/hr.

Contract length

Full Time Temporary (Until Approx. Sept. 2024)

Responsibilities

As our Technician Extern in Pharmacy, you will receive practical, hands‑on experience in a real‑world setting, working alongside dedicated and compassionate professionals while learning the ins and outs of daily hospital pharmacy operations. You will be responsible for the technical and administrative functions related to unit dose dispensing, and prepackaging.

Opportunity

At the end of the contract, the Technician Extern – Pharmacy may be offered an opportunity to complete assignments and tasks as required by the Ontario College of Pharmacists for completion of the SPT program for Pharmacy Technicians.

Qualifications

Current enrollment in a Pharmacy Technician program from an accredited community college. Some related pharmacy experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to recognize limitations of scope of practice. Demonstrated knowledge of drugs. Typing and computer experience an asset.