Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Unity Health Toronto Full time

**OUTPATIENT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN** (JOB ID: 1276)**:
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph¿s Health Centre and St. Michael¿s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Outpatient Pharmacy Technician.

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To provide technical support services relative to the needs of the outpatient pharmacy; to provide medication distribution services in outpatient setting with automation technology; to provide materiel management services (acquisition, storage, expiry date monitoring and accounts payable activities) consistent with the medication distribution system; to provide workload and quality data related to all functions; to support continuous quality improvement activities. The technician performs all activities in accordance with Providence Healthcare's philosophy, mission and values.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Dispense medication orders for discharged patients in the hospital consistent with established procedures, good practice standards and safety requirements;
- Check medications independently as registered Pharmacy Technician without pharmacist supervision as per departmental policies and procedures;
- Operate automation technology used in the distribution process in a safe, effective, and efficient manner;
- Process daily routines in the appropriate computer system as per operating procedures;
- Issue narcotic and controlled drugs consistent with standards for security including Federal and Provincial legislations;
- Order, receive and document shipments of narcotic and controlled drugs consistent with the legislated requirements. Ensure secure storage of same;
- Maintain a perpetual inventory record for all medications including narcotics;
- Conduct daily narcotic counts. Report any narcotic discrepancy immediately to the Outpatient Pharmacy Manager or delegate;
- Use appropriate aseptic technique, prepare sterile injectables as needed (e.g. botox for Clinics);
- Ensure appropriate documentation for dispensing, crediting returns, and monitoring expiry dates, stock levels, etc.;
- Monitor expiry dates and remove expired products for disposal, destruction or return to manufacturer consistent with facility policies and manufacturers¿ protocols;
- Process expired narcotics and controlled drug to obtain approval for proper disposal;
- Dispense in blister package, dossett or other patient adherence device as required;
- Using the appropriate pharmacy information system, place orders maintaining appropriate documentation, e.g., purchase order, receiving report, packing slip, invoice and other relevant documentation;
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Comply with established infection and prevention control best practices (e.g. IPAC core competencies);
- Comply with the Code of Ethics from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Graduated from a recognized Community College;
- Registered (or eligible for registration as soon as possible) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as Registered Pharmacy Technician;
- A minimum of 1 year experience (including practicum training) in a community pharmacy;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office software;
- Familiarity with Kroll Pharmacy computer software; strong skills in pharmaceutical calculations; knowledge of pharmacy automation technology, computerized materiel management and inventory control procedures an asset;
- Familiarity with basic medication safety principles required;
- Familiarity with equipment including electronic balances, counting machine, facsimile machine, photocopier, keyboard and computer terminal;
- Excellent attendance record.

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