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Pharmacy Technician

(Provincial Pharmacy Services)

Health PEI

Primary Location – Queen Elizbeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Full-Time (100%) Permanent (IUOE) Position

Commencing Immediately

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is significant for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system

The Pharmacy Technician performs routine pharmaceutical work of a technical and clerical nature.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

- drug distribution duties including filling, compounding, and checking prescriptions and ward stock;
- preparing sterile intravenous product, including cancer chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition (TPN);
- interviewing patients to create a Best Possible Med History (BPMH)



and entering medication history information into the clinical information system (CIS);
- assisting with inventory maintenance (e.g., purchasing, receiving, returns, etc.);
- conveying information and materials related to the activities of the Department;
- maintaining pharmacy supplies and equipment;
- performing other related and allied duties which contribute to the orderly and efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department;
- PacMed and PacVision Unit dosing dispensing;
- The Pharmacy Technician will have demonstrated competency in sterile parenteral preparation, checking prescriptions and ward stock, and obtaining Best Possible Medication Histories, or must successfully complete an internal certification/competency program(s) in at least two of these three areas within one year.

Minimum Qualifications:

- successful completion of Grade 12;
- this position requires that the incumbent be currently registered or obtain registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the PEI College of Pharmacy (as outlined in the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Regulations);
- a working knowledge of computers and pharmacy related software;
- neat and legible handwriting;
- the ability to make accurate mathematical calculations;
- access to reliable transportation is required;
- a good previous work and attendance record;

Other Qualifications:

- previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is considered an asset;
- additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Important Notes:

Salary Range: $29.04 - $32.80per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Days, Evenings, Weekends.

Closing Date: Tuesday November 10, 2025 at 4:00pm

📌 Pharmacy Technician (Canada)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Canada