Pharmacy Technician

**Competition Number**
- 2024-NON-031

**Job Type**
- Casual

**Hours**
- Consists of weekdays

Subject to change as per operational requirements

**Classification**
- PHMT

**Department**
- Pharmacy

**Salary**
- $31.5873 to $36.1677 per hour

As per CUPE Local 3634 Collective Agreement

**Closing Date**
- Friday, December 20, 2024

**Description**

Pharmacy technicians have an incredibly varied set of responsibilities and duties. They are accountable and responsible for the technical aspects of both new and refill prescriptions, (i.e. the correct patient, drug dosage form/route, dose, doctor), and have the authority to sign for the technical check of prescriptions. While both retail and hospital pharmacy technician employment positions are exciting, fast paced and dynamic, hospital pharmacy employment varies significantly from retail pharmacy employment.

The pharmacy technician duties in hospital practice can be broadly divided into four areas: unit-dose and non-unit dose drug distribution, IV admixture and chemotherapy compounding, medication reconciliation for patients admitted to hospital, and clerical duties such as inventory management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- medication order pick-up/delivery of medications, dispensing medication orders, entering medication orders into the pharmacy system, filling and delivery of medication carts, and performing the necessary functions on computers while meeting pharmacy standards for accuracy and speed
- being able to complete sterile product preparation for IV admixture and chemotherapy/hazardous drugs, utilizing aseptic technique; and being able to complete the necessary mathematical calculations and translating these calculations to the proper equipment to ensure accurate measurement in the preparation of products
- completing best possible medication histories and interviewing patients, and acting as an integral part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
- inventory management, and ordering and receiving of drugs and supplies.

**Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team**:

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
- Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
- A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
- Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more

**Qualifications**
- Experience with sterile IV admixture medication preparation or prepared to complete training for sterile IV admixture (hazardous and non-hazardous)
- Experience with non-sterile compounding or prepared to complete training in non-sterile compounding
- Current licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists in good standing
- Able to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative
- Reliable attendance record
- We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH._
- Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position. _
- LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles._
- We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation._
- For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393_