Registered Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Registered Pharmacy Technician assists in various technical tasks, including medication consultation, drug dispensing, computer drug order entry, distribution of narcotic drugs, drug bulk compounding, chemotherapy preparation, TPN preparation, drug pre-packaging, ward stock drug replacement, drug deliveries and sterile drug product preparation.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Current certification in good standing as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated accuracy in computer order entry, pharmaceutical arithmetic, and application of pharmaceutical and medical terminology including knowledge of generic and brand name drugs
- Experience with computerized order entry systems, preferably Pharmnet applications and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Experience and ability to demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique and preparation of sterile dosage forms including adult, pediatric, and neonatal products (TPN and IV add mixtures)
- Experience with purchasing and inventory management
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment and independently
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills
- Proven ability to follow specific instructions with a high degree of accuracy
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position including moderate lifting and pushing carts
- Acceptable attendance in accordance with STEGH's attendance at work program
Responsibilities
- Medication consultation
- Drug dispensing
- Computer drug order entry
- Distribution of narcotic drugs
- Drug bulk compounding
- Chemotherapy preparation
- TPN preparation
- Drug pre-packaging
- Ward stock drug replacement
- Drug deliveries
- Sterile drug product preparation
Benefits
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Paid vacation
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
- Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions
- Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
