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

Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada

3 days ago

Description

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant) participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient or family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized; prepares, packages and dispenses medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose, physician order entry, working with automation, Inventory control, medication reconciliation, and CIVA systems. Preparation of chemotherapy doses, distributing narcotics and participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives.

About You

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

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
BLS (Basic Life Support) 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
Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset
Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset
Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset
Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills
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, Excel, etc.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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

• Permanent / % FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

Registered Technician: $ $27.89 Hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $ $

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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