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The Pharmacy Technician processes, prepares, and compounds medication orders while ensuring accuracy through final checks. They manage prescriptions, maintain stock levels, and enter patient health information into the pharmacy system.
Requirements
Candidates must operate according to the competency guidelines and standards of practice set by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. The role requires adherence to organizational policies and the ability to work a rotating shift including weekends.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Prescription Processing
- Medication Compounding
- Order Verification
- Pharmacy Information Systems
- Inventory Management
- Clinical Review Support
- Patient Health Information Management
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Pharmacy Technician
- College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
- Medication Orders
- Compounding
- Dispensing
- Pharmacy Information System
- Healthcare
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Patient Health Information
- Prescription Verification
Original job description
Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy department.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.
Processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist. Receives verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic. Prepares, processes and compounds prescriptions. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries and/or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions. Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence. Transfers prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies. Enters and ensures the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system. Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties as assigned.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday to Saturday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00
Position will be part of a future rotation, including weekends.
