Health Sciences North
Pharmacy Technician (Tech III) x4
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Sudbury, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 1. Minimum of a graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program. 2. Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (RPhT) is required. 3. Ministry of Labour “Work
- EXPERIENCE: 1. Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience working as a Phamacy Technician or Pharmacy Assistant. 2. Experience in both traditional and unit dose medication distribution systems is pre
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 1. Demonstrated knowledge of extemporaneous compounding. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of metric conversion and pharmaceutical calculations. 3. Demonstrated training, experienc
- PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required. 2. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment. 3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a
- Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitte
- Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.
- HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
Full description
Competition #
9580
Job Title
Pharmacy Technician (Tech III) x4
Department
Pharmacy
Status
Permanent
Work Type
Part-time
Affiliation
ONA Paramedical
Shift Assignment
As assigned
Bilingualism Required
No
Police Check Requirement
Vulnerable Sector Check
Site
RLHC-ONA Paramedical
Salary Information
$32.31 - $37.27 / hour
Application Closing Date
Posted Until Filled
KEY FUNCTION:
Perform essential Pharmacy medication distribution and control functions according to the standards and guidelines articulated by governing bodies and applicable Acts and Regulations for the service of the Hospital Pharmacy.
REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Pharmacy Operations.
DUTIES:
- Prepare, validate and dispense medication for inpatients.
- Prepare and validate sterile and non-sterile compounds.
- Utilize and ensure functionality of packaging automation (eg, Swisslog Pillpicker, ARxium Fastpak, etc.) to package medications into unit doses.
- Operate and maintain automation systems (eg, Swisslog Pillpicker, Pyxis ADUs, CII safe, etc.) for drug distribution.
- Order, receive and return medications to and from pharmaceutical suppliers.
- Maintain department work areas by ensuring tidiness.
- Prepare, validate and dispense medication for outpatients and off-site locations.
- Coordinate coverage with third party companies for outpatient medication.
- Deliver or send medication to appropriate inpatient areas and off-site locations.
- Complete a Best Possible Medication History for inpatient areas throughout the hospital.
- Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
- Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as required.