Temporary Full-Time Pharmacy Technician

Brockville General Hospital; Brockville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockville General Hospital in Ontario is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and Clinical Pharmacists. You will support a safe medication distribution process, handle sterile and non-sterile compounding, dispensing medications, and assist with BPMH reconciliation.

The role requires current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, hospital pharmacy experience preferred, and good communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
• Pack and dispense medications and manage narcotics.
• Support BPMH reconciliation and medication safety.
• Assist with inventory and drug procurement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Electronic drug management system

Order entry system

Job description

Career Opportunities with Brockville General Hospital

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and in collaboration with Clinical Pharmacist(s), the pharmacy technician is responsible and accountable for supporting a safe, efficient and effective drug distribution system within the overall medication use process in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.

Duties include, but are not limited to preparing non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounds, packaging, , narcotic and controlled drug management, inventory control, drug procurement and inventory management, dispensing medications, refilling of automated dispensing units, and supporting all automation equipment relating to the medication management system.

The pharmacy technician will support the Medication Reconciliation process through the accurate gathering and documentation of a patient’s Best Possible Medication History (BPMH), and will participate in other departmental activities that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment that contributes to quality improvement and risk management initiatives

Qualifications:

• Current registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Work experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a pharmacy, preference given to those individuals who have worked in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Previous experience with order entry is preferred
• Experience in mixing IV’s and TPN is preferred
• Experience in inventory and ordering preferred
• Work requires proficiency Microsoft Office Suite applications with demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with an electronic drug management system preferred
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner to patients, staff, physicians and the general public
• Ability to work as a team member in a busy environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Good attendance and availability required