Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Compensation Range: $33 - $36/hour.
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- Compensation Range: $33 - $36/hour.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
CareRx is looking for a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team in supporting a group of LTC Homes and Retirement Communities in delivering safe and effective drug distribution services across multiple facilities. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as geriatrics, palliative care, and mental health medications. The successful candidate will also enhance their accuracy and efficiency in performing final checks related to compounding, compliance packaging, and other prescription fulfillment processes.
Why you should join CareRx
Collaborative Team: Work with colleagues who share a passion for shaping the future of senior care.
Make a Real Impact: Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits others within the communities we serve.
Flexible Benefits: For eligible roles, enjoy flexible medical and dental coverage that fits your needs.
Defined Work Schedule: Offers a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours.
Focus on Care: Work in an environment where your clinical expertise takes priority - without the demands of retail pharmacy.
Supportive Culture: Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connection and shared purpose drive everything we do.
Stability and Growth: Join a well-established Canadian company with a strong foundation for job security and opportunities to grow your career.
Appreciation in Action: We recognize great work through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation.
Celebrations and Community: From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun - we make time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the moments that bring us together.
Role Accountabilities:
- Assist the Staff Pharmacist with the preparation, packaging and distribution of patient prescriptions
- Ensure that all prescriptions are complete and authentic
- Gather and ensure completeness of all necessary information,
- Confirm data entry accuracy in eMAR and Kroll
- Confirm accuracy of pharmaceutical products and ensure final checks are completed for accuracy prior to their release
- Ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining confidentiality, adhering to ethical standards, and contributing to a clean pharmacy environment
- Other duties as assigned
What You Will Bring to The Team:
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (RPhT)
- Knowledge of KROLL Pharmacy systems in a long-term care setting is a strong asset
- Retail/Community/ Long Term Care Pharmacy experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated computer or work processing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
See what one of our current Pharmacy Technicians has to say about working at CareRx
“I love being a Pharmacy Technician at CareRx. The experience is incredibly rewarding. I'm passionate about attracting more Pharmacy Technicians to join our amazing and innovative team. At CareRx, we work as a team and collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, which makes the work both fulfilling and impactful. It's inspiring to be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and meaningful patient care.”
Compensation Range: $33 - $36/hour. Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience.
Location: This is on-site role at our Burnaby location at 8525 Commerce Crt and follows a five-day work week with participation in on-call rotation for weekends.
Opportunity: This is a current existing position
AI Disclosure: CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Pharmacy Technician will assist pharmacists with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of patient prescriptions while ensuring data entry accuracy. They are responsible for performing final checks on pharmaceutical products and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with ethical standards.
Requirements
Candidates must be registered and in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia as an RPhT. Previous experience in retail, community, or long-term care pharmacy settings is strongly preferred, along with proficiency in Kroll pharmacy systems.
Skills
- Pharmacy operations
- Drug distribution
- Compounding
- Compliance packaging
- Prescription fulfillment
- Kroll pharmacy systems
- eMAR
- Data entry
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatrics
- Palliative care
- Mental health medications
- Communication skills
- Time management
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Flexible benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
- CareRx
- Pharmacy
- LTC Homes
- Retirement Communities
- Drug distribution
- Geriatrics
- Palliative care
- Mental health
- Compounding
- Compliance packaging
- Prescription fulfillment
- eMAR
- Kroll
- College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
- RPhT
- Healthcare
- Clinical expertise
- Data entry
- Patient care