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We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.
The Long Term Care Pharmacy Technician position is a regulated position that requires the individual to be licensed with the NS College of Pharmacy. This Continuing Care dispensary in Burnside is not open to the public. The RPT will work with a team of professionals (which includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy assistants) to provide patient care and timely access to prescriptions for our nursing home residents. RPTs in long term care practice to full scope, under the indirect supervision of a pharmacist. The authorized duties of the technician are limited by legal restrictions imposed by individual Provincial Pharmacy Regulatory bodies. It is essential that both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians clearly understand which functions and duties may be performed by the RPT and which duties may not be undertaken by the RPT.
Here’s where you’ll have an impact: APM RPT in Long Term Care will have independent authority, responsibility, and liability (required by legislation to have liability insurance) to prepare, process and compound prescriptions including:
Manage the selection, onboarding, training and development, performance management, and succession planning processes for employees
Manage daily workflow in the dispensary (utilizing Kroll and Sharepoint)




Execute pharmacy services to drive sales, control labor, monitor margins, and manage shrinkage
Medication reconciliation for all current admissions and readmissions to Long Term Care
Checking weekly cycle fills (ensuring technical accuracy for regular maintenance medications packed through automation)
Learning and being familiar with the necessary process needed for accurate automation
Working with various electronic medication administration platforms, including Catalyst and Point Click Care
Working with pharmacy automation including PacMed, PacVision and PacRoll software
Working directly with the pharmacist to ensure appropriate patient care which requires knowledge of technician and pharmacist scope of practice
Support and manage daily workflow in the dispensary
Support off site vaccination clinics and perform immunizations for LTC residents
Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions from practitioners
Ensure that a prescription is complete and authentic
Transfer prescriptions to and receive prescriptions from other pharmacies
Ensure the accuracy of a prepared prescription
Perform the final check of a prepared prescription
Ensure the accuracy of drug and personal health information in patient records
Job requirements: Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Licensed in NS
Strong communication skills Speaking with other health care professionals including pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and nurse practitioners

Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, team environment
Exceptional time management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve
Reliable transportation

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📌 Pharmacy Assistant Manager RPT - Continuing Care (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Lawtons
📍 Nova Scotia