Pharmacy Technician - London, Canada - London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

London, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Period:

Open:
July 5 2023

Deadline:
July 20, 2023

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Posting Period:

Pharmacy Services

Victoria or University Hospital, Inpatient and Outpatient pharmacy openings

Pharmacy Services is currently looking for enthusiastic and dependable Pharmacy Technicians to join their team The Pharmacy Technician contributes to the patient experience through the delivery of pharmaceutical care with an emphasis on excellence in service.

This position plays a vital role in the efficient operations of LHSC's Pharmacy Services.

The Pharmacy Technician is actively involved in the technical aspects of medication distribution and supportive practices within their functional area.

The general duties include preparing sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous products, entering drug orders into the computer, packaging products, purchasing drugs, processing prescriptions, billing and reconciliation, narcotic inventory control, drug studies and liaising with nursing staff on the patient care units.

The Pharmacy Technician checks prescriptions in compliance with regulations for Registered Pharmacy Technicians.

Regular Part-Time

Please note that full-time availability is required for the first 4 to 6 weeks for training and orientation in a part-time role.

Rate of Pay: $27.94 per hour $30.34 per hour (based on different collective agreements)

Qualifications:

Successful completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
One year recent hospital pharmacy experience (including unit dose and IV admixture) and/or community pharmacy experience preferred
Recent experience with Pharmacy Information Systems, Cerner and/or Kroll system preferred
Knowledge and recent experience of drug insurance plans (including Trillium and other Ministry of Health programs, inventory management and billing/reconciliation functions) preferred
Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision and initiative to work independently
Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with patients and other health care professionals as an effective team member
Demonstrated advanced accuracy and attention to detail are essential, particularly in regard to computer order entry, mathematical calculations, IV admixture, compounding and prescription filling
Demonstrated ability to remain resilient and adaptable to change in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.