Location:
Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital Department: PHAR Pharmacy Clinical Support Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26 Responsibilities include obtaining a best possible medication history (BPMH) for patients being admitted from emergency department to an inpatient hospital unit or non-admitted patients; for patients seen in Surgery Preassessment clinic and for inpatient units. Conducting patient medication history interviews with patient and family, collecting patient information from the Drug Information System (or alternate source if not available), documenting BPMH in patient chart to be used to create admission medication orders, reconciling medication orders completed by another health care provider, communicating to staff and physicians regarding medication reconciliation, problem solving with the patient care team and pharmacy staff, medication reconciliation at all transitions of care. Medication reconciliation RPhT acts as a resource to staff and physicians, directs team members to ask for BPMH completion, confirms accuracy of patient medication information with community care providers or patient’s medical record. Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification,



Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Permanent full-time position; Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37
- $30.20) $35.64 ($31.26) hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver cutting-edge, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. Medical Technologist, Patient Care, Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Tech, Healthcare #

📌 Registered Pharmacy Technician (Dartmouth)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Dartmouth