Pharmacy Technician - London, Canada - London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre

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London, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Period:

Open:
March 13, 2024

Deadline:
March 26, 2024

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Posting Period:

Pharmacy Services

Victoria Hospital and University Hospital - Inpatient pharmacy

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 positions are available

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: $28.40 per hour $34.54 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 practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diptheria/Polio; Meningitis

Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-10 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health's current definition of being fully vaccinated

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