Pharmacy Technician - Victoria or University Hospital

Open: February 4, 2022

Deadline: February 17 , 2022

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Pharmacy Services

Victoria or University Hospital

Pharmacy Services is currently looking for enthusiastic and dependable Pharmacy Technicians to join their team! The Pharmacy Technician contributes to the patient experience through the delivery of pharmaceutical care with an emphasis on excellence in service. This position plays a vital role in the efficient operations of LHSC’s Pharmacy Services.

The Pharmacy Technician is actively involved in the technical aspects of medication distribution and supportive practices within their functional area. The general duties include preparing sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous products, entering drug orders into the computer, packaging products, purchasing drugs, processing prescriptions, billing and reconciliation, narcotic inventory control, drug studies and liaising with nursing staff on the patient care units. The Pharmacy Technician checks prescriptions in compliance with regulations for Registered Pharmacy Technicians.

Regular Part-Time

• Rate of Pay: $27.94 per hour - $30.34 per hour (based on different collective agreements)

• Successful completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• One year recent hospital pharmacy experience (including unit dose and IV admixture) and/or community pharmacy experience preferred
• Recent experience with Pharmacy Information Systems, Cerner and/or Kroll system preferred
• Knowledge and recent experience of drug insurance plans (including Trillium and other Ministry of Health programs, inventory management and billing/reconciliation functions) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and initiative to work independently
• Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with patients and other health care professionals as an effective team member
• Demonstrated advanced accuracy and attention to detail are essential, particularly in regard to computer order entry, mathematical calculations, IV admixture, compounding and prescription filling
• Demonstrated ability to remain resilient and adaptable to change in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella(Chicken Pox).In addition candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines).

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.