30 Jul
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Baycrest
|
Toronto
Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Technician
Position type: Temporary Full‑Time (up to 8 months) – Shift: Day‑Evening, some weekends (subject to change). Hourly pay: $32.32 – $37.26. Bi‑weekly hours: 75 (7.5 hrs/shift). Union: OPSEU 583.
Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs. As a member of the Hospital Pharmacy Team, the Pharmacy Technician will provide a variety of technical functions related to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications.
Key Responsibilities
Participates in all technical aspects of drug distribution, including repackaging of medications (e.g. oral liquid unit dose syringes and tablets), refilling floor stock and/or automated dispensing cabinets according to preset quantities, and filling and delivery of medication carts to hospital units according to established schedules
Dispenses narcotic and controlled drugs according to established procedures
Checks all prepared medications for accuracy prior to delivery to hospital units
Operates and maintains the performance of pharmacy automation and other technologies
Prepares and compounds non‑sterile products according to best standards of practice
Prepares and compounds sterile products (i.e.
intravenous admixtures) according to best standards of practice
Contributes to pharmacy inventory management, including processes related to purchasing, receiving, and maintaining appropriate storage conditions of medications, monitoring usage and expiry dates, and participating in disposal of unusable products
Maintains record of workload measurement and statistics
Participates in the teaching of pharmacy students
Performs other related duties as required
Qualifications
Completion of a Community College Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent experience
Licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (‘RPhT’) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part‑A)
One year of related experience in a hospital setting preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Automation experience is an asset (e.g. automated dispensing unit)
Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook
Experience with Meditech preferred
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