Position
Pharmacy Technician

Region
Huron and Perth

Description
The Registered Pharmacy Technician will follow established policies and procedures in entering, dispensing and compounding prescription medicine to inpatients (and some outpatients), maintain drug pharmacy and automated dispensing unit inventory, narcotic and controlled inventory according to the Narcotic & Controlled Act, and per Ontario College of Pharmacy dispensed accurately (double checked) to provide a secure and effective medication service to our patients.

This is a casual position that is anticipated to begin immediately. The successful candidate will be available Monday to Friday from 7am‑3pm or 7:30am‑3:30pm, and will have the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Sort, prioritize and technically process medication orders and requests (i.e. patient‑specific dispensing, pass medications, TPN) into the computerized patient profiles, including product select changes, formulary auto‑substitutions, review of documented medication histories.

Participate in collection of the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) for admitted patients, relaying corrections to providers of incorrect input on the BPMH.

Process all chemotherapy medication orders into the computerized patient profile using OPIS and London Regional Cancer Clinic resources.





Maintain or check all equipment related to chemotherapy/IV admixture preparation (daily cleaning of laminar flow hoods, biohazard safety cabinet, fumehood, eye wash and shower stations).

Perform accuracy checks during chemotherapy preparations (product checks, volume checks) and final release of product to chemotherapy unit based on certification process.

Dispense all medication orders (first dose or patient‑specific refills), pass medications, outpatient medications, chemotherapy, methadone, IV admixtures and high alert medications according to Pharmacy procedure into appropriate delivery system.

Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician diploma, plus certification required.

Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacy.

3 to 6 months of related experience required.

Moderate physical effort.

High degree of mental effort and analysis.

Salary
$32.88 - $37.92 per hour

Terms of Employment
Casual

Location
Wingham

Profession Type
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

EEO Statement
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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