Pharmacy Technician

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

13d • CA$32 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team of pharmacy experts and provide safe and effective medication preparation and distribution to all clinical units and outpatient areas here at Humber River Health. At Humber River Health, our Pharmacy department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe distribution and service of medications to patients which facilitates successful patient treatment outcomes in compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation standards. The management and distribution of our medications is critical in ensuring we are able to consistently deliver the high-quality, safe care that we are known for. As we continue to grow our pharmacy operations, we are seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our team. Are you a qualified Registered Pharmacy Technician, comfortable with technology and a strong team player who can work effectively in conjunction with the Pharmacists and other team members? Can you commit to 2-3 days for 6 weeks of day time training? If you answered yes to the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Community College Pharmacy Technician course or equivalent required.
• Part A Pharmacy Technician registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required (RPh.T designation).
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team to optimize workflow in the pharmacy department.
• Good mathematical ability.
• Ability to prioritize a consistent and varied workload.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective customer-focused service to patients, other health care providers and volunteers
• Effective negotiation and conflict management/resolution skills.
• Ability to differentiate between brand and generic drug names and understand their clinical uses.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Unit dose and/or IV additives experience preferred.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Accountable and responsible for all technical aspects of drug distribution, including filling and checking of unit dose medication bins and interim doses, preparation of sterile products, TPN, chemotherapy and stock supplied to the patient care areas including narcotics.
• Purchasing and receiving drugs, checking expiration dates, pre-packaging, delivering medication to the patient care areas and documentation and maintenance of related records.
• Other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, featuring employer-matched contributions to help you build a secure retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree