Pharmacy Technician {CUPE C-26-485}
- North Bay, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Department: Pharmacy
Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for dispensing and compounding of drugs, as delegated by a Pharmacist, and the distribution component of Pharmacy Services, in keeping with the standards of Hospital Pharmacy practice.
PROGRAM INCENTIVE
North Bay Regional Health Centre is offering $5000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to the Health Centre as a Regulated Pharmacy Technician. Funds are received in increments throughout the two-year commitment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Graduate from a Pharmacy Technician course or equivalent required
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (Ontario College of Pharmacists)
- Experience in a hospital pharmacy and hospital pharmacy automated technologies are assets
- Knowledge and experience with Meditech an asset
Skills/Abilities:
- Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word) required
- Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills required
- Good attendance and work record required
- Must demonstrate commitment to ensure the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
- Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
- Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician at North Bay Regional Health Centre will dispense and compound medications under a pharmacist's direction and manage drug distribution for the hospital. The work follows standard hospital pharmacy practice and a strong focus on patient safety.
Requirements
Candidates need a Pharmacy Technician course or equivalent, and ideally Ontario College of Pharmacists certification. Advanced English and French are required, plus good computer, judgment and analytical skills. Hospital pharmacy and Meditech experience are assets.
Skills
- Dispensing medications
- Compounding
- Drug distribution
- Hospital pharmacy practice
- Meditech
- Microsoft Word
- Analytical thinking
- Judgment
- Patient safety
- Medication safety
- Bilingual French and English
- Inventory management
Benefits
- $5,000 program incentive
Categories
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Pharmacy Technician
- hospital pharmacy
- compounding
- dispensing
- drug distribution
- pharmacy automation
- Meditech
- Microsoft Word
- Ontario College of Pharmacists
- bilingual French English
- healthcare
- medication safety
- CUPE 139
- North Bay
- hospital
- pharmacy aide
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (Ontario College of Pharmacists)
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Meditech
- hospital pharmacy automated technologies
Languages
- English
- French
Fields of study
- Pharmacy Technician