Registered Pharmacy Technician

21 hours ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Job Summary: Nova Scotia Health seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician to participate in the provision of safe, competent, patient-centered care, preparing and dispensing medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a diverse team of professionals providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient services. We're committed to achieving excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration and innovation.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient-centered care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized. Responsibilities include:

  • Compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms
  • Dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose
  • Working with automation and inventory control
  • Medication reconciliation and CIVA systems
  • Preparation of chemotherapy doses and distribution of narcotics
  • Participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives
About You

We're looking for a qualified candidate with:

  • Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
  • Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSCP) required
  • Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • 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
  • Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications
  • Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
  • Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours

Full-Time, Long-Assignment; 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Technician: $27.89 Hourly

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.

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