Oncology Pharmacy Technician - Barrie, Canada - Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Description
Job Description:
Education and Licensing:
- Registered Pharmacy Technician, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Graduate of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician College or Program, preferred
Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years of recent practical experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting, preferred
- Minimum practical experience in Hazardous Sterile Intravenous Compounding, preferred, if not minimum one (1) year of recent practical experience in Nonhazardous Sterile Compounding in a hospital setting, preferred
Competencies:
- General knowledge of MEDITECH Pharmacy modules
- Knowledge of Pharmacy automation, including Automated Dispensing Units, Automated Narcotic Vault, Packagers and RIVA robot for Sterile Compounding
- Familiarity with all processes and technology related to Hazardous Sterile Compounding and medication distribution
- Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Demonstrate commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
- Demonstrate commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
- Highly motivated team player
- Positive change agent
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Contribute to a strong teamwork environment
- Skills and ability to understand impacts to workflow to patient, families and clinicians
- Ability to function as an independent practitioner
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and employment record
Position Summary:
- The Pharmacy Technician is a member of the pharmacy team reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Oncology.
- The Pharmacy Technician participates in activities related to procurement, Sterile Intravenous compounding and dispensing, as well as collection of data to ensure safe medication practices.
- The Pharmacy Technician works collaboratively with other members of the pharmacy team to ensure optimal patient care relating to medication preparation and delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Performs tasks to ensure the correct medications are available for patients in a safe and timely manner.
- Rotates through a number of technical positions, as required, including but not limited to: order entry, dispensing, unit dose cart fills, automated dispensing restocks, narcotic distributions, repackaging, sterile and nonsterile compounding, BPMH collection.
- Responds to change in practices and increased volumes to improve efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
- Uses, maintains and troubleshoots activities related to all pharmacy automation.
- Participates on various teams and committee, as required, at both the hospital and departmental level.
- Performs quality and safety audits, as required
- Mentors and trains students from high school and colleges
- Trains new technicians and pharmacists.
- Works in a manner that is compliant with standards and information from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), Ontario College of Pharmacists, and Accreditation Canada.
- Other duties, as required.
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