Position: Pharmacy Technician

Competition: 2024-102

Status: Casual

Department: Pharmacy

Union Association: OPSEU

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and in collaboration with Clinical Pharmacist(s), the pharmacy technician is responsible and accountable for supporting a safe, efficient and effective drug distribution system within the overall medication use process in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.

Duties include but are not limited to preparing non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounds, packaging, narcotic and controlled drug management, inventory control, drug procurement and inventory management, dispensing medications, refilling of automated dispensing units, and supporting all automation equipment relating to the medication management system.

The pharmacy technician will support the Medication Reconciliation process through the accurate gathering and documentation of a patient's Best Possible Medication History (BPMH), and will participate in other departmental activities that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment that contributes to quality improvement and risk management initiatives

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Current registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Work experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a pharmacy, preference given to those individuals who have worked in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Previous experience with order entry is preferred
• Experience in mixing IV's and TPN is preferred
• Experience in inventory and ordering preferred
• Work requires proficiency Microsoft Office Suite applications with demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with an electronic drug management system preferred
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner to patients, staff, physicians and the general public
• Ability to work as a team member in a busy environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Good attendance and availability required