Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $39.20 - $39.20 / hour

Detailed Overview

In accordance with established vision and values of the Fraser Health, the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor operates in accordance with the scope of practice and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.

Supervises Pharmacy

Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and other designated staff.

Performs Pharmacy

Technician duties as required.

Responsibilities

- Supervises Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and other designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements.

- Participates in the recruitment process by performing duties such as screening and interviewing applicants and making recommendations to the Coordinator, Distribution Pharmacy Services or designate.

- In collaboration with the Coordinator, Distribution Pharmacy Services or designate, oversees, implements and maintains practice standards, policies and procedures in assigned area; ensures safety practices are adhered to.

- Oversees and monitors the quality assurance program within the assigned area.

- Makes recommendations regarding capital equipment to support secure and effective drug distribution.

- Arranges student placements and training schedules; participates in student education and/or evaluations as assigned.

- Processes medication orders for distribution to a patient, client, or resident that have been clinically reviewed and approved by a pharmacist.

- Receives prescriptions (verbal and non verbal)



from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic by performing duties such as verifying allergy status and/or demographics.

- Prepares and processes prescriptions by performing duties such as entering orders, counting, measuring, packaging or re-packaging medications and compounding various sterile pharmaceutical products according to established procedures. Pre-packages oral, liquid and topical medications into unit-of-use format.

- Ensures the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries, and/or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions.

- Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leave of absence by methods such as reviewing, translating and converting existing inpatient medication orders previously reviewed and approved by a pharmacist.

- Enters and ensures the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the pharmacy information system.

- Transfers prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies.

- Maintains accurate records such as medication verification and the results of quality assurance checks.

- Participates in site and lower mainland committees and working groups as assigned.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, three years' recent, related experience including one year's experience in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to supervise.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to deal with others effectively.

- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

- Ability to keyboard.

- Ability to organize work.

- Ability to operate related equipment.

📌 Pharmacy Technician Supervisor II (Langley)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Langley