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Job Description:
As an integral member of the pharmacy team, Pharmacy Technicians perform tasks to ensure the correct medications are available for patients in a safe and timely manner. They provide the technical component of the medication management system. Pharmacy technicians may rotate through a number of technical positions including, dispensing, unit dose cart fills, automated dispensing unit restocks, sterile and non-sterile compounding, narcotic distribution, and repackaging. Pharmacy Technicians play an important role in patient safety through completion of Best Possible Medication Histories. Travel to offsite locations may be required. Pharmacy Technicians are constantly responding to changes in practices and increased volumes to improve efficiencies and cost effectiveness. Pharmacy Technicians may participate on various teams and committees at both the hospital and departmental levels (i.e., Safe Medication Practices Committee, Pharmacy Operations Committee). They participate in continuing education programs. Pharmacy Technicians mentor and train students from high school and community colleges as well as provide training for new technicians and pharmacists. They work in a manner that is compliant with standards and information from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), Ontario College of Pharmacists and Accreditation Canada. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends.
As an integral member of the pharmacy team, Pharmacy Technicians perform tasks to ensure the correct medications are available for patients in a safe and timely manner. They provide the technical component of the medication management system. Pharmacy technicians may rotate through a number of technical positions including, dispensing, unit dose cart fills, automated dispensing unit restocks, sterile and non-sterile compounding, narcotic distribution, and repackaging. Pharmacy Technicians play an important role in patient safety through completion of Best Possible Medication Histories. Travel to offsite locations may be required. Pharmacy Technicians are constantly responding to changes in practices and increased volumes to improve efficiencies and cost effectiveness. Pharmacy Technicians may participate on various teams and committees at both the hospital and departmental levels (i.e., Safe Medication Practices Committee, Pharmacy Operations Committee). They participate in continuing education programs. Pharmacy Technicians mentor and train students from high school and community colleges as well as provide training for new technicians and pharmacists. They work in a manner that is compliant with standards and information from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), Ontario College of Pharmacists and Accreditation Canada. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends.
Education:
1. Licensed with Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
2. Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
3. Graduate of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician College Program
Experience:
1. Minimum of 2 years Hospital or Community Pharmacy preferred
