Pharmacy Technician - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada - NL Health Services

Description

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician
Permanent Full-Time
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications:

" Graduation from high school or equivalent;
" Graduation from a recognized (approved) Pharmacy Technician Program and or successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program;
" Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board as a Pharmacy Technician
" Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
" Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
" Demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills.
" Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks
" Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
" A Pharmacy Technician skills test may be administered
" A satisfactory record of work performance is required
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):

" Responsible for the technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long term care clients
" Duties include dispensing of pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering narcotics, preparation of I.V. solutions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping
" Responsibilities in inventory maintenance, purchasing and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format; data collection and reporting; clerical duties;
" Input patient, third party and prescription information into pharmacy computer software including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual third party billings;
" Handle and prepare hazardous drugs appropriately including the preparation of intravenous chemotherapy; prepare extemporaneous admixtures;
" Perform other related duties as required.

Salary:

" CG-29 of the NAPE HS salary scales $25.26 to $28.05 per hour, plus the Applicable Labrador Allowance.

Hours of Work:

" Monday - Friday; 75 hours bi-weekly (Standby may be required)

Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating appropriate competition number N