Compensation Pay Range:
$32.03-$38.91

POSITION SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. Pharmacy technicians are expected to work day, evening, weekend and night shifts.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs all the tasks defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).

Keep up to date and follows workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the Hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements

Maintains accurate computerized patient profiles

Dispenses, verify and deliver inpatient and outpatient prescriptions

Distributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals, i.e. formulary, non-formulary, controlled substances, SAP, drug studies.

Maintains stock of pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and other supplies within the pharmacy work areas

Records and reports any shortages of pharmaceuticals or supplies on the appropriate order list and to the pharmacy buyer

Maintains stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics as required

Maintains non-expired pharmaceuticals availability and participation in the rotation of stocks in the pharmacy and on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics.Prioritirize, initiate and complete the Patients Best Possible Medication History and highlight any discrepancies to the pharmacist

Keeps work areas clean, organized, and functional

Maintains equipment and automation in positive working condition, problem solves as appropriate and reports issues to appropriate pharmacy personnel

Reports product defects, i.e. labelling issues, product discoloration or deterioration, precipitate,



contamination, etc. to pharmacist and complete the incident report

Reports medication errors to pharmacist and complete the incident report

Maintains records of pharmacy related activities and participate in the statistical reports for the Pharmacy Departement

Participates in the pharmacy technician work rotation fulfilling the responsibilities and tasks of each assigned area including weekend and night shifts

Participates in staff and pharmacy technician meetings, departmental planning and communication activities, and special project assignments as required

Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel in technical aspects of the Pharmacy Department

Participates in departmental quality assurance activities

Works cooperatively with all colleagues, promoting and maintaining harmonious inter and intra departmental relationships

Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public

Cover Kid Care Pharmacy as required

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Criminal Record Check (Essential)

Graduate of an accredited college Pharmacy Technician Program (Essential)

Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential)





Minimum of two (2) years related experience (Preferred)

Sterile compounding experience (Preferred)

Non-sterile compounding experience (Preferred)

Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)

Maintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential)

Maintains sterile and non-sterile certifications yearly (Essential)

Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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📌 Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy - Temporary Part-Time (0.5) (until August 2027)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Quebec City