Pharmacy Technician - Peterborough, Canada - Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Peterborough, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Technician

Department:
Pharmacy

Position Status:
Part-Time

Temporary Contract End Date (if applicable):

Union:
PARA

Number of Positions: 1

HOURS OF WORK:

WHY WORK FOR US:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century.

With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees.

At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people.

We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development.

Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Pharmacy Technician works with pharmacists, nurses, physicians and other health professionals to achieve a high standard of drug distribution for inpatients and outpatients.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Regulated Technician Status in good standing with Ontario College of Pharmacists

Related work experience in a hospital setting would be an asset

WHO YOU ARE:

Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques, hospital pharmacy practice and pharmacy dispensing.

Excellent working knowledge of generic names and pharmacological classification of drugs.

Demonstrated knowledge of drug distribution and record keeping.

Demonstrated ability to calculate concentrations, dilutions and quantities to compound products.

Demonstrated ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and use good judgement.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients, co-workers, nurses, physicians and

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Intermediate computer skills and accurate data entry skills.

Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and a high level of quality and attention to detail in a previous work experience.

Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and quality assurance/improvement.

Must be customer focused/driven

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC.

If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.