- 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
- Long-Assignment / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- Approximately 12 months
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Registered Pharmacy Technician - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority
Description
Req ID: 179998
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: CentralZone, Victoria Building - QEII
Department: PHAR Pharmacy Clinical Medical ID
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment(100%FTE) x 1position(s)
Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-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
Responsibilities include obtaining a best possible medication history (BPMH) for patients seen by the Renal Program. Conducting patient medication history interviews with patient and family, collecting patient information from the Drug Information System (or alternate source if not available), documenting BPMH in patient chart to be used to create admission medication orders, reconciling medication orders completed by another health care provider, communicating to staff and physicians regarding medication reconciliation, problem solving with the patient care team and pharmacy staff, medication reconciliation at all transitions of care. Medication reconciliation RPhT (PPA) acts as a resource to staff and physicians, directs team members to ask for BPMH completion, confirms accuracy of patient medication information with community care providers or patient's medical record. Cross-training will also be provided to help support drug access navigation as required to support zonal needs.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Compensation and Incentives
Registered Technician: $ $27.89 Hourly
(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $ $26.27)
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.
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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