Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Part-Time

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Position</strong><strong>: Pharmacy Technician</strong></p><p><strong>Status</strong><strong>: Part-Time</strong></p><p><strong>Department</strong><strong>: Pharmacy</strong></p><p><strong>Union Association</strong><strong>: OPSEU</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: $32.32 to $37.26/Hour</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Duties include, but are not limited to preparing non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile medications, 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.</p><p>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</p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Current registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required, or eligible for registration as a registered pharmacy technician.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience, Skills and Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Work experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a pharmacy, preference given to those individuals who have worked in a hospital pharmacy setting</li><li>Previous experience with automated dispensing cabinets preferred</li><li>Previous experience with order entry is preferred</li><li>Experience in mixing IV’s and TPN is preferred</li><li>Experience in inventory and ordering preferred</li><li>Work requires proficiency Microsoft Office Suite applications with demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with an electronic drug management system preferred</li><li>Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner to patients, staff, physicians and the general public</li><li>Ability to work as a team member in a busy environment</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li><li>Good attendance and availability required</li></ul><p></p><p></p></p></p>