Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy (BIR)

Scarborough Health Network

3d•CA$32 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for technical and clerical functions in the area assigned (e.g. inpatient pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, and other areas). Duties include unit-dose or traditional dispensing, medication order entry, medication cart refill, ward stock replenishment, inventory management, sterile products preparation, non-hazardous and hazardous drug preparation (e.g. chemotherapy preparation), manufacturing and pre-packaging. All rotations include responsibility for continuous quality improvement and workload measurement.

Requirements

Pharmacy Technician Diploma from a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) accredited college
Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
Minimum of 1 year related experience
Minimum of 1 year experience in parenteral sterile preparation, extemporaneous compounding, and hazardous drug preparation
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
Excellent work performance and attendance record

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in hospital inpatient pharmacy
Previous experience in chemotherapy preparation strongly preferred
Prior experience with pharmacy automation with Omnicell Robotic System, Pyxis automated dispensing system, and EPIC clinical information system is strongly preferred
Ability to speak another language

Responsibilities

Unit-dose or traditional dispensing
Medication order entry
Medication cart refill
Ward stock replenishment
Inventory management
Sterile products preparation
Non-hazardous and hazardous drug preparation (e.g. chemotherapy preparation)
Manufacturing and pre-packaging
Continuous quality improvement
Workload measurement

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
Critical Care Sponsorship Program
Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
Recognition events
Leadership Development and Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Program