Pharmacy Technician - Lindsay, Canada - Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General

Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General

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Lindsay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Consider Your Next Career with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Public Service

The Ontario Public Service is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities.

We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We invite you to join our teams

Ministry of the Solicitor General, Central East Correctional Centre, seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical services in a medium/maximum-security correctional facility in Lindsay.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will provide technical assistance and support to the pharmacist in the following:

Receive, process and fill prescriptions
Review drug alerts, prepare bulk solutions, prepackage and label medications/prescriptions
Monitor the quantity of supplies and expiry dates
Maintain records and statistics (e.g., inventory levels, monthend reports, usage, and drug distribution)
Update patient medication profiles using a computerized drug distribution system
Document in patients' health care records in accordance to the Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards and ministry policy
Ensure pharmacy practices are aligned with the security requirements of the institution

How do I qualify?
Mandatory

You must be a registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or in the process of completing a CCAPPaccredited Canadian program.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

You have knowledge of drug theory, evidencebased pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities, community pharmacy resources and the Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards
You have knowledge of controlled drug designations and related record maintenance procedures
You have knowledge of metrology and arithmetic, and the use of the system of weights and measures to fill prescriptions accurately

Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

You can exercise sound judgment and work independently to ensure prescription parameters are within therapeutic guidelines
You can comply with relevant policy and standards when processing medication orders
You can recognize and document any unusual trends in drug usage
You can identify and discuss discrepancies in products supplied, and report to manager on situations requiring attention

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can respond to inquiries and exercise sensitivity when communicating with staff and patients
You can provide explanations on the use of medications and sideeffects
You can prepare reports on drug usage, data and correspondence

Hours of Work

The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in the pharmacy unit that provides 7 days per week service, up to 16 hours a day

Computer Skills