PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
- Prince George, BC, Canada
Temporary
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Original job description
Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician 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 Services 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: Days - 06:00 to 14:00, 06:30 to 14:30, 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00, 10:00 to 18:00, Rotating
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: Days - 06:00 to 14:00, 06:30 to 14:30, 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00, 10:00 to 18:00, Rotating
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Responsibilities
Processes, prepares, compounds, and verifies prescriptions and medication orders that have been clinically reviewed and approved by a pharmacist. Maintains accurate pharmacy and patient information, manages prescription transfers and inpatient leave prescriptions, monitors stock, and performs assigned clerical duties.
Requirements
The role is for a registered Pharmacy Technician and requires practice within the applicable competency guidelines, scope and standards of practice, and organizational policies and protocols. The posting does not specify a minimum number of years of experience or an education credential.
Skills
- Prescription Processing
- Prescription Preparation
- Prescription Compounding
- Prescription Verification
- Prescription Transfer
- Medication Order Processing
- Prescription Authentication
- Pharmacy Information Systems
- Drug Information Entry
- Personal Health Information Management
- Inventory Management
- Clerical Duties
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Services
- College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
- Competency Guidelines
- Scope Of Practice
- Standards Of Practice
- Medication Orders
- Therapeutic Appropriateness
- Pharmacist Approval
- Verbal Prescriptions
- Prescription Authentication
- Prescription Preparation
- Prescription Compounding
- Dispensing Accuracy
- Prescription Transfers
- Inpatient Leave Prescriptions
- Pharmacy Information System
- Drug Information
- Personal Health Information
- Inventory Management
- Clerical Duties
- Hospital Pharmacy