Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: Labrador Health Centre

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Labrador Grenfell Zone - LHC DRUG PROCUREMENT & D

Permanent Full-time

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Hours

Monday – Friday; 75 hours bi-weekly (Standby may be required)

Salary

CGHSP29 of the NAPE HS salary scales (CAD28.85 - CAD31.85 per hour) plus the Applicable Labrador Allowance.

The following incentives may be applicable:

- Signing bonus up to $16,000
- Relocation Assistance
- Student Bursary up to $10,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]

- Subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.

Competition Number

VAC0003511

Posted Date

2024-11-06

Closing Date

Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications:

- Graduation from a recognized (approved) Pharmacy Technician Program and or successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program;
- Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board as a Pharmacy Technician is required
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team workplace.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills.




- Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks
- Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
- A Pharmacy Technician skills test may be administered
- A satisfactory record of work performance is required
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):

- Responsible for the technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long-term care clients
- Duties include dispensing of pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering narcotics, preparation of I.V. solutions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping
- Responsibilities in inventory maintenance, purchasing and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format; data collection and reporting; clerical duties;
- Input patient, third party and prescription information into pharmacy computer software including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual third-party billings;
- Handle and prepare hazardous drugs appropriately including the preparation of intravenous chemotherapy; prepare extemporaneous admixtures;
- Perform other related duties as required.

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