Pharmacy Technician

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician role at Michael Garron Hospital Overview The Pharmacy Technician supports the oncology clinic and other pharmacy services by performing drug distribution, inventory control, intravenous admixture preparation, and non‑sterile compounding. The role requires adherence to the standards of practice set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), including the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with pharmacists and other health care professionals to ensure safe patient care. Follow all pharmacy technician requirements and best practices outlined by the OCP. Comply with departmental policies and procedures. Maintain a clean, orderly workplace and observe occupational health and safety policies. Support hospital quality assurance and risk management programs. Assist in the orientation of new staff and community college pharmacy technician or pharmacist students. Participate in departmental committees and continuing education programs. Be available to work days, evenings, overnight, and weekend shifts according to the hours of operation. Carry out other cross‑functional duties as assigned by the pharmacy manager. Actively participate in supporting staff and patient safety initiatives and alert or work with pharmacists on adverse events or incidents. Drug Operations And Distribution Independently perform technical aspects of the drug distribution system (repackaging, dose fill, unit dose cart fill/exchange, sterile compounding including TPN and chemotherapy, wardstock replenishment, narcotic distribution/destruction). Receive, review, process, prepare, verify, and release drugs and product orders/prescriptions following written protocol. Respond to telephone inquiries and requests for missing doses/refills. Compound non‑sterile and aseptic products under supervision following written protocol. Deliver narcotic / controlled drug wardstock and maintain perpetual inventory records as required by federal and provincial statutes. Competently operate all pharmacy equipment and technology per policies and procedures. Inventory Management Account for routine inventory of narcotic and controlled drugs per assignment. Assist in ordering, receiving, repackaging, and disposing of narcotics and controlled drugs. Perform quality assurance audits on completed narcotic and controlled drug inventory and administration sheets. Check and restock emergency drug trays, crash carts, code kits, and other specialty kits. Manage and replenish wardstock units on established lists and quotas. Maintain inventory in the dispensing cabinet (ADC) according to set par levels. Update quota replenishment sheets and report stock shortages to purchasing personnel. Process drug returns for credit from patient care areas and remove expired items. Admixture Preparation Prepare intravenous admixtures, TPN solutions, IV chemotherapy drugs (with specialized training), and other sterile products. Deliver and allocate IV admixtures to designated nursing units. Retrieve discontinued IV medications. Other Duties Maintain records of workload measurement and statistics. Perform quality assurance audits for product preparation and distribution processes. As assigned, perform various unique rotations/skills, including purchasing oversight, oncology aseptic preparation, equipment troubleshooting, IV training, and medication reconciliation. Other duties as assigned. Education Completion of a recognized CCAPP‑accredited Canadian pharmacy technician education program or equivalent. Current and actively maintained licensure as a PART A Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) with the OCP. Proof of continuing education participation or professional development. Proof of active malpractice insurance. Qualifications Two or more years of hospital pharmacy or relevant experience (asset). Sterile or non‑sterile compounding experience and unit dose dispensing (asset). Familiarity with computers and common software applications (e.g., email, MS Office). Work experience in electronic health record environments (asset). Other Qualifications Maintain professionalism and composure under stress. Ability to lift light to moderate loads. Must be bondable. Superior interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Excellent work and attendance record required. Membership with a professional pharmacy association is an asset. Legal and EEO Statements All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN), agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co‑workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr