Pharmacy Technician Trainer

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Technician Trainer - Pharmacy operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope/standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor II, the Technician Trainer - Pharmacy is responsible for determining training and orientation requirements and continuing competency of the pharmacy assistants and technicians in the pharmacy in accordance with the scope and standards of practice as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor II or Pharmacy Coordinator, the Technician Trainer - Pharmacy coordinates and determines the orientation and training of pharmacy staff. Participates in quality assurance audits and performs the technical duties of a Pharmacy Technician as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Grade 12, and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and two years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of BC.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to keyboard.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

**Job Requirements**: