Hospital Pharmacy Technician — Full-Time, Patient-Centered Care

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join the OPNZ PHAR Drug Distribution CEHHC team. You will prepare, package and dispense medications under supervision, contribute to chemotherapy dosing, and support inventory and reconciliation processes.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, NSPR licensure, and experience in hospital pharmacy. BLS and sterile technique knowledge are assets. 75 hours biweekly, permanent full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required.
• Experience with hospital pharmacy operations is preferred.
• BLS certification and knowledge of sterile techniques are assets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages and dispenses medication under pharmacist supervision.
• Compounds sterile and non-sterile dosage forms and handles unit dose distribution.
• Processes physician orders, uses automation and CIVA systems for dispensing.
• Participates in quality programs and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical calculations

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual French

Education

Pharmacy Technician program

NSPR licensure

Tools

CIVA systems

Excel

Automation systems

Job description

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join the OPNZ PHAR Drug Distribution CEHHC team. You will prepare, package and dispense medications under supervision, contribute to chemotherapy dosing, and support inventory and reconciliation processes.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, NSPR licensure, and experience in hospital pharmacy. BLS and sterile technique knowledge are assets. 75 hours biweekly, permanent full-time employment.