Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician will assist with tasks within their full scope of practice to ensure smooth operations of the pharmacy.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist the pharmacist in maintaining federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps;) and practices to their full qualified scope
- Assist the pharmacist in entering prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll), and filling/billing such prescriptions
- Schedule patients for repeat medications
- Maintain pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records
- Assist the pharmacist in preparing compounding sheets for the preparation of medication
- Assist the pharmacist in programming infusion pumps for medication delivery and preparing other devices
- Assist the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law
- Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions as permitted by provincial pharmacy college regulations from prescribers ensuring prescription completeness; and provide prescription transfers
- Package and dispense prescription medications after a pharmacist has confirmed clinical appropriateness of therapy including:
- Confirming accuracy, completeness, and final check of compounded sterile products & prepared prescriptions prepared for release (i.e., correct patient, drug dosage form/route, dose, doctor, etc.)
- Perform a quality assessment on the prescription or compounded sterile product, including but not limited to the absence of particulate matter and container integrity
- Ensure prescriptions and/or compounding products are matched to the right delivery just prior to shipping





- Assists the pharmacist in maintaining accurate and appropriate inventory levels including reviewing expiry dates and proper stock rotation
- Follows established procedures for drug and supply procurement and maintains appropriate and accurate inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs, solutions, and supplies
- Performs physical inventories and cycle counts according to (P&Ps;)
- Understands the pharmacy operation which may require performing other duties as assigned
- Report adverse events per Policies and Procedures
- Liaise collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to patient support program personnel, clinic and nursing staff, scheduling team
- Contribute to maintaining a clean and tidy work environment
- Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs and department/branch meetings

Qualifications

- Education and Training:
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is required
- Licensed and in good standing with Provincial College of Pharmacist

- Experience:

- Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or specialty pharmacy setting is preferred

- Other Skills and Abilities:

- Strong organizational skills
- Strong computer skills (word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail within a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Kroll computer software
- Strong communication skills via phone/email and in person
- Ability to multitask and work well in a team environment
- Motivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independently

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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📌 Registered Pharmacy Technician (Burnaby)
🏢 Bayshore HealthCare
📍 Burnaby