Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Pharmacy - Toronto, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Centre

St. Joseph's Health Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

As an integral member of the In-Patient Pharmacy team, the Pharmacy Technician will be accountable for the technical aspects of drug distribution.

Duties will include independently performing all technical aspects of unit dose distribution, repackaging, intravenous admixing, including chemotherapy and TPNs, replenishing ward stock medications, narcotic and controlled substances preparation and deliveries, inventory control functions and obtaining BPMHs to support MedRec.

The pharmacy technician will strive to deliver quality patient care, excellent customer service and enhance patient safety by ensuring the accuracy, quality, integrity and timeliness of pharmaceutical product preparation and release.

Qualifications:

Must have completed a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college.
Must be in the process of regulating as a Pharmacy Technician
OR If regulated, must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Minimum one year of experience working in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting an asset.
Ability to work under mínimal supervision and to manage completing duties/priorities.
Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g., unit dose machine).
Strong computer skills required, including experience with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with Centricity (BDM) an asset.
Superior communication skills that can be applied for interviewing patients, family, care providers, and interacting with interdisciplinary staff, and external resources.
Strong organizational skills to consolidate all resources of medication information and the ability to work independently and effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Satisfactory attendance record.

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