Registered Pharmacy Technician - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

Full time

Description

Req ID: 179591
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: CentralZone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: PHAR Pharmacy Drug Pro&Dist Pyxis Supprt
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment(100%FTE) x 2position(s)
Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-May-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

In conjunction with the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the Pyxis Support Pharmacy Practice Assistant is responsible for the management of the pharmacy automated dispensing cabinet system (Pyxis). The Pyxis Support Pharmacy Practice Assistant is responsible for monitoring the system to ensure the overall safe and effective use by nursing and pharmacy. They are also the main point of contact for both nursing and pharmacy and are responsible for answering questions and trouble-shooting problems and issues concerning the Pyxis system. In collaboration with the Pyxis Application Specialists and engineers and the Pharmacy Information Systems team, they are responsible for the processing of new equipment installations, implementing software and hardware upgrades and addressing technical concerns. The Pyxis Support Pharmacy Practice Assistant is highly trained to provide safe and effective quality pharmaceutical service throughout Central Zone in accordance with policy and procedures and is competent in solving hardware and software issues related to the Pyxis system.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technology Program (accredited program preferred) or equivalent experience (one year full-time experience as a hospital pharmacy practice assistant OR two years' experience as a community pharmacy technician)
BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Able to travel to all sites within Central Zone, required
Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSCP) required
- If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered
- If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered
Two to five years as a hospital pharmacy practice assistant experience an asset
Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
Knowledge of Pharmacy automation technology (such as Pyxis) an asset
Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications
Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with providing education sessions and presentations an asset
Travel to other sites may be required
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Short-Assignment / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

• Approximately 6 months

Compensation and Incentives

Registered Technician: $ $27.89 Hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $ $26.27)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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