Pharmacy Technician (Tech III) x4

Résumé du poste

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing, validating, and dispensing medications for both inpatients and outpatients while maintaining automation systems. They also perform medication history documentation and ensure department work areas meet safety and regulatory standards.

Détails du poste

Competition # 9580 Job Title Pharmacy Technician (Tech III) x4 Department Pharmacy Status Permanent Work Type Part-time Affiliation ONA Paramedical Shift Assignment As assigned Bilingualism Required No Police Check Requirement Vulnerable Sector Check Site RLHC-ONA Paramedical Salary Information $32.31 - $37.27 / hour Application Closing Date Posted Until Filled KEY FUNCTION:Perform essential Pharmacy medication distribution and control functions according to the standards and guidelines articulated by governing bodies and applicable Acts and Regulations for the service of the Hospital Pharmacy. REPORTING:Under the general direction of the Manager, Pharmacy Operations. DUTIES:1. Prepare, validate and dispense medication for inpatients.2. Prepare and validate sterile and non-sterile compounds.3. Utilize and ensure functionality of packaging automation (eg, Swisslog Pillpicker, ARxium Fastpak, etc.) to package medications into unit doses.4. Operate and maintain automation systems (eg, Swisslog Pillpicker, Pyxis ADUs, CII safe, etc.) for drug distribution.5. Order, receive and return medications to and from pharmaceutical suppliers.6. Maintain department work areas by ensuring tidiness.7. Prepare, validate and dispense medication for outpatients and off-site locations.8. Coordinate coverage with third party companies for outpatient medication.9. Deliver or send medication to appropriate inpatient areas and off-site locations.10. Complete a Best Possible Medication History for inpatient areas throughout the hospital.11. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.12. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.13. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.14. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.15. Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND TRAINING:1. Minimum of a graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.2. Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (RPhT) is required.3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required. EXPERIENCE:1. Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience working as a Phamacy Technician or Pharmacy Assistant.2. Experience in both traditional and unit dose medication distribution systems is preferred.3. Experience in IV admixture preparation is preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:1. Demonstrated knowledge of extemporaneous compounding.2. Demonstrated knowledge of metric conversion and pharmaceutical calculations.3. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.4. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.5. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.6. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.7. Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.8. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.9. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients. PERSONAL SUITABILITY:1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.2. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.5. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.6. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.7. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.8. Ability to travel between local sites. Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment. HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

Ce que vous ferez

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing, validating, and dispensing medications for both inpatients and outpatients while maintaining automation systems. They also perform medication history documentation and ensure department work areas meet safety and regulatory standards.

Exigences

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and hold registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. A minimum of two years of recent experience in pharmacy practice is required, along with a successful vulnerable sector check.

Compétences indiquées

• Quality Improvement · Souhaitée
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Office · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée
• Gestion des stocks · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Medication distribution
• Sterile compounding
• Non-sterile compounding
• Packaging automation
• Pharmaceutical calculations
• Metric conversion
• Quality improvement
• Patient information systems
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Inventory management
• Best possible medication history
• Health and safety legislation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Pharmacy Operations
• Professionalism
• Pyxis MedStation (Medication Dispensing Software)
• Automation Systems
• Organizational Skills
• Medication Dispensation
• Quality Improvement
• Admixtures
• Microsoft Excel
• Automation
• Strategic Planning
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Packaging And Labeling
• Health Sciences
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Microsoft Outlook
• Pharmaceuticals
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Dosage Form
• Registration
• Prioritization

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
• Pharmacy Technicians