Pharmacy Technician Support I, Temporary Full-time

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POSTING DATE: November 2, 2021 POSTING # 732-21 (CUPE Service)
EXPIRY DATE: November 9, 2021
REVISED EXPIRY DATE: April 19, 2022

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
REPOSTED
POSITION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
(Shifts: 8-hours, Days, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change)
Primary Site: Stratford
Temporary Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs duties, as required, in conjunction with the pharmacists and pharmacy leadership, for the efficient operation of the pharmacy department. Travel among sites and being part of an on-call rotation is required on a regularly scheduled basis.

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Regional Pharmacy Services

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $27.90 to $29.62 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
- Registered with Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Diploma from a recognized College
Experience:
- Three years hospital pharmacy practice experience preferred
Abilities:
- Organized and self directed, including the ability to multitask
- Works well as a team member and with other health care professionals
- Able to work independently, with initiative and within structured guidelines
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate, including the Meditech System
- Well developed pharmaceutical calculation skills and knowledge of trade/generic drug names
- Experienced aseptic technique and handling of chemotherapeutic agents
- Experienced in drug order entry
- Knowledgeable of drug distribution systems
- Familiar with narcotic and controlled drug legislation and its application to the hospital setting
- Experienced with drug purchasing and inventory control
- Ability to travel among sites as required
- Ability to participate in a regular on-call rotation as required
- Ability to keep up-to-date with technological advances
-In possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel among sites
Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $29.39-$31.17 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift