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Saint Anthony, NL
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Location: Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Labrador Grenfell Zone - CCM DRUG PROCUREMENT & D
Permanent Full-time
55729POS
Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly (Standby may be required)
Salary: CGHSP29 (CAD28.85 - CAD31.85 per hour)
The following incentives may be applicable:
- Signing bonus up to $16,000
 - Student Bursary up to $10,000
 - Relocation Assistance
 
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
Competition Number: VAC0004491
Posted Date: 2024-10-17
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in 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, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering narcotics, preparation of I.V. solutions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping
 - Responsibilities in inventory maintenance, purchasing and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format; data collection and reporting; 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 including the preparation of intravenous chemotherapy; prepare extemporaneous admixtures;
 - Perform other related duties as required.