Pharmacy Technician - TWH OP
About The Position
As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Outpatient Pharmacy Operations team, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the following duties: Working in conjunction with pharmacists in maintaining high standards of client relations, Assisting pharmacists in accurately and efficiently performing all technical aspects relating to prescription dispensing responsibilities, Preparing or compounding extemporaneous products using appropriate techniques under supervision of a pharmacist, Performing activities relating to the maintenance and operation of Outpatient Pharmacy services, Handling inventory and supplies and managing operations of blister packaging automation: and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
Requirements
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent required
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities/deadlines
- Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g. automated blister packaging machine)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work variable shifts
Nice To Haves
- Two years practical and related experience preferred
- Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service, preferred
- Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada, preferred
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team preferred
- Manual billings, out of province billings and specialty medications related billing preferred
- Experience/working knowledge of Delta (Health Watch), Kroll and Point of Sales System preferred
- IV Compounding experience an asset
Responsibilities
- Working in conjunction with pharmacists in maintaining high standards of client relations
- Assisting pharmacists in accurately and efficiently performing all technical aspects relating to prescription dispensing responsibilities
- Preparing or compounding extemporaneous products using appropriate techniques under supervision of a pharmacist
- Performing activities relating to the maintenance and operation of Outpatient Pharmacy services
- Handling inventory and supplies and managing operations of blister packaging automation
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
