Job Description
Pharmacy Technician
Permanent Full-Time
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay
PCN55733POS
Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to perform technical duties of the Pharmacy Department.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from high school or equivalent;
" Graduation from a recognized (approved) Pharmacy Technician Program and or successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program;
" Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board as a Pharmacy Technician;
" Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment;
" Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills;
" Demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills;
" Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks;
" Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize;
" A Pharmacy Technician skills test may be administered;
" A satisfactory record of work performance is required;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):
" Responsible for the technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long term care clients;
" Duties include dispensing of pharmaceuticals, packaging medications, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering medications including narcotics, preparation of I.V. solutions including chemotherapy, compounding and record keeping;
" Responsibilities in inventory maintenance, purchasing and receiving duties; data collection and reporting; record keeping/maintenance of narcotics and other medications; clerical duties;
" Input patient, third party and prescription information into pharmacy computer software including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual third party billings;
" Handle and prepare hazardous drugs appropriately; prepare extemporaneous admixtures;
" Perform other related duties as required.
Salary:
" CG-29 of the NAPE HS salary scales $26.54 to $29.48 per hour, plus the Applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
" Monday - Friday; 75 hours bi-weekly (Standby may be required)
This position is open to both male and female applicants.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating appropriate competition number 2024000188N
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