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- Participates in all technical aspects of drug distribution, including repackaging of medications (e.g. oral liquid unit dose syringes and tablets), refilling floor stock and/or automated dispensing cabinets according to preset quantities, and filling and delivery of medication carts to hospital units according to established schedules
- Dispenses narcotic and controlled drugs according to established procedures
- Checks all prepared medications for accuracy prior to delivery to hospital units
- Operates and maintains the performance of pharmacy automation and other technologies
- Prepares and compounds non-sterile products according to best standards of practice
- Prepares and compounds sterile products (i.e. intravenous admixtures) according to best standards of practice
- Contributes to the pharmacy inventory management, including processes related to purchasing, receiving, and maintaining appropriate storage conditions of medications, monitoring usage and expiry dates, and participating in disposal of unusable products
- Maintains record of workload measurement and statistics
- Participates in the teaching of pharmacy students
- Other related duties as required
- Completion of a Community College Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent experience
- Licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician ('RPhT') with the Ontario College of Pharmacists ('OCP')
- One year of related experience in a hospital setting preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Automation experience an asset e.g. automated dispensing units
- Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including excel, word & outlook
- Experience with Meditech preferred
- Vacation
- Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Pharmacy Technician - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest
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