Pharmacy Technician – #324-25

Brightshores Health System; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician based in Southampton. The role includes supporting Pharmacists in drug distribution and ensuring quality pharmaceutical services. Candidates should have accredited pharmacy education and current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. This position emphasizes patient safety and requires effective communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligibility.
• Experience in drug distribution and sterile compounding.

Responsibilities

• Aide the Pharmacist in delivering quality pharmacy services.
• Manage drug distribution, dispensing, and inventory tasks.
• Support patient safety and participate in workplace behavior standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Flexibility for all shifts

Education

Graduate of a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program

Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

Cerner systems

Job description

DEPARTMENT: PHARMACYPOSITION LOCATION: SOUTHAMPTONUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - HPDSTATUS: FULL-TIME, LESS THAN 37.5 HRS/WK (0.9 FTE), TEMPORARY (APPROX END DATE MARCH 2027)WAGE RATE: $32.32 - $37.26The Pharmacy Technician works within the full scope of practice as per the Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians in the Province of Ontario and hospital policies and procedures. The Pharmacy Technician aides the Pharmacist in the delivery of quality pharmacy services including drug distribution, dispensing, checking and entry of orders, inventory, aseptic admixing and SMP/LOA dispensing.Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:Required:

• Graduate of a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligibility
• Unit dose/IV admix drug distribution experience
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Excellent communication skills
• Available for all shifts, including weekends and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Familiarity with pharmacy automation (e.g. PacMed, McKesson, Aesynt)
• Experience with Cerner systems