Pharmacy Technician Under the direction of the Clinical Transformation Manager, in collaboration with NorthWest Telepharmacy and the multi-disciplinary team, the Pharmacy Technician supports the operation of the Pharmacy Department with the goal of achieving optimal drug therapy outcomes for patients. ThePharmacy Technicianensures that Ontario College of Pharmacists standards and best/evidence-based practices are followed within the Pharmacy Department.

The Pharmacy

Technician performs a variety of technical and clerical pharmaceutical duties, including prepackaging and distribution, narcotic issue, receiving supplies, and dispensing prescriptions. Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) ~ Comprehensive health and dental benefits ~ Employer-paid Long-Term Disability coverage (HOODIP) ~ Up to 7 weeks of vacation with service ~12 paid holidays annually, including two floating holidays ~ Education support and employer-funded required training and certification upgrades Check with the nursing units daily to ensure that patients’ medication needs are met. Refer audit deficiencies to the Pharmacy Manager for follow-up.

Apply drug interchangeability principles in accordance with the MHC formulary and policies. Follow all facility policies and procedures in relation to access to controlled sterile compounding areas. Prepare sterile compounded medications according to prescriber orders, formulas, and regulatory standards.

Perform accurate calculations and measurements for compounding pharmaceutical preparations. Label, package, and document compounded products according to internal procedures and quality assurance protocols.



Conduct visual inspections of compounded medications for signs of contamination, discoloration, or particulate matter.

Follow aseptic techniques to maintain sterility and prevent contamination in a cleanroom setting. Maintain a clean and organized sterile compounding area, including routine cleaning and environmental monitoring, and report any out-of-range parameters to the Sterile Compounding Supervisor and Clinical Transformation Manager. Ensure applicable disinfection procedures are followed for the introduction of any materials and supplies into controlled areas.

Monitor inventory in the pharmacy/chemo area and request materials as required. Apply drug interchangeability principles in accordance with the MHC formulary and policies. Coordinate with NECC to support seamless care for outpatient chemotherapy patients, following all policies, procedures, and protected handling requirements for hazardous drugs.

Verify the integrity of a product by considering stability and, where applicable, sterility, including checking expiry dates, physical appearance, and odour. Follow policy and procedure for double-checking medications prior to release from the Pharmacy Department; Package medication in cold packaging, unit dosing, and bottles as per policy.



Purchasing and Inventory Management Follow Meditech Material Management procedures for inventory management.

Identify issues within the drug supply chain, including drug shortages and recalls, and maintain an accurate inventory of back-ordered/unavailable items. Monitor and return expired medications for credits as per vendor policy and provide the Finance Department with information regarding credits. Complete a physical inventory count annually and as needed.

Attend

Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings, reporting on department activities, developments, and challenges. Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures. Perform the duties of the Meditech Pharmacy and Pharmacy Materials Management Super-user.

Do not remove or make ineffective any protective devices without providing an adequate temporary protective device. Service and Quality Orientation COMPETENCIES/TECHNICAL Knowledge of the Ontario College of Pharmacists hospital regulations, National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA), and the Narcotic Control Act. Advanced proficiency in computer software applications: Meditech Pharmacy and Pharmacy Materials Management; Proficiency in Policy & Procedures platform and Learning Management System.

Proficiency in operation of unit dosing machine. Proficiency in cold packaging procedures. Proficiency in cold chain maintenance as per health unit protocol. Proficiency in inventory management, including narcotics.

Registered Pharmacy

Technician with the College of Pharmacists of Ontario. Previous experience in a hospital Pharmacy department. #

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🏢 Manitoulin Health Centre
📍 Mindemoya