Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Part Time

The Pharmacy Technician duties can be broadly divided into three areas: medication dispensing and distribution, non-sterile compounding and prepackaging, and clerical duties such as inventory management following established guidelines and in collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician Team Lead and under the supervision of the Pharmacist Manager. Additional Pharmacy Technician duties include participating in medication reconciliation, performing mathematical calculations, accurate and detailed record keeping and participation in staff meeting discussions.
Issue ward stock to the patient care units and participate in the drug distribution process which may include medication prepackaging functions as required.
Drug delivery to nursing units.
Non Sterile compounding following best practice standards for solutions, ointments and other pharmaceuticals.
Participate as a member of the pharmacy team.
Maintain accurate and detailed drug records and perform other clerical/administrative duties.
Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of employees, patients, Sisters, students, volunteers, physicians and visitors including but not limited to: compliance with the safety standards of the Hospital and applicable legislation.
attendance at safety meetings / training / updates in accordance with the Hospital’s standards.
Current licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists or a new graduate of a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program nearing completion of the process and exams to become a licensed and regulated pharmacy technician within 18 months of graduation.
Customer service skills and empathetic manner.
Experience with purchasing and inventory managing is an asset.