Pharmacy Technician
- NL, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: CNF - Central NL Regional Health Centre Pharmacy Technician Central Zone - CNF Drug Procurement Temp Call-In |
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| Hours | (8 hours, Shift Work; Days, Weekends) |
| Salary | CGP29 (CAD29.39 - CAD32.45 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0009489 |
| Posted Date | 2025-03-27 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible and accountable for the technical functions of pharmacy operations. Duties include measuring, packaging & labelling pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling and checking prescriptions, delivering narcotics and other medications, preparation of IV solutions including chemotherapy, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding, record keeping/maintenance for narcotics and other medications, BPMH collections and other assigned duties. Work is challenging and requires accuracy. Computer skills are required to perform most duties. The Pharmacy Technician may also be required to perform OH&S duties related to the new hazardous drugs standards. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Physical Demands: Light to Medium: Occasional lifting or carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.; frequently handling items 20 lbs. or less. Work in this position requires a significant amount of walking and the use of light whole-body push/pull force. Weekend work may be required. Required qualifications: • Graduation from a recognized and accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or successfully completed the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program. • Current registration with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPNL) • Demonstrated experience with unit dose, computerized top-up programs and Meditech Computer Systems. • Demonstrated Keyboarding skills and computer experience. • Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks. • Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritize. • Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE) • A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. • A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. |
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Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician will fill and check prescriptions, measure, package and label medications, and prepare IV solutions including chemotherapy. The work also includes restocking nursing units, delivering narcotics, keeping narcotics records, and ordering from pharmaceutical companies.
Requirements
Candidates need graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program, plus current CPNL registration. Experience with unit dose systems, top-up programs and Meditech, strong keyboarding skills and a clean RCMP or police certificate of conduct are also required.
Skills
- Meditech
- Unit dose systems
- Computerized top-up programs
- Prescription filling and verification
- IV preparation
- Chemotherapy handling
- Compounding
- Medication packaging and labelling
- Narcotics record keeping
- Best Possible Medication History (BPMH)
- Pharmaceutical ordering
- Keyboarding
- Hazardous drug handling
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Patient safety
Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Retail
Keywords
- Pharmacy Technician
- pharmacy
- Meditech
- unit dose
- IV preparation
- chemotherapy
- compounding
- prescription filling
- narcotics
- medication delivery
- BPMH
- CPNL
- drug procurement
- hospital pharmacy
- temporary
- shift work
- weekends
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Central Zone
- health care
Licences and certifications
- CPNL registration
Tools
- Meditech
- unit dose system
- computerized top-up program
- computer
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Pharmacy Technology