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- Vancouver General Hospital role at Fraser Health Authority The salary range for this position is CAD $34.18
- $34.18 / hour Get to know Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services: We are a collaboration of four premier health employers: Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health. We provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence to patients, residents, and clients. We are committed to investing in your professional development and building an environment where you can advance your career. We currently have an exciting Relief Full Time opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Vancouver General Hospital located in Vancouver, BC . Rotation Hours Include: 0600-1400, 0630-1430, 0700-1500, 0730-1530, 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700, 1000-1800, 1100-1900, 1200-2000, 1300-2100, 1400-2200, 1500-2300, 1600-0000. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand our ability to deliver prompt and professional service. A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast-growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields. Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health perks coverage. Our pharmacy team always aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and improve their quality of life. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. One team, best pharmacy care, better lives. The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope/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. Processes clinically reviewed and approved medication orders for distribution to a patient, client, or resident.



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. 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. Distributes medications and maintains relevant inventory, wardstock, and narcotic records. Maintains inventory and wardstock levels. Stocks pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and glassware in accordance with established procedures and standards. Performs related clerical duties such as keyboarding, answering telephone, filing, and maintaining medication and prescription records. Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. #

📌 Pharmacy Technician (Canada)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Canada