Pharmacy Technician

Exceptional Care-Exceptional People

Position Summary

Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per the provincial direction as set out by the CMOH Directive 6.

Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy, you will be responsible for providing a variety of services including medication distribution, (order entry, dispensing, checking and delivery), manufacturing and sterile product preparation, including chemotherapy.

Education Requirements

Registered by Ontario College of Pharmacists

Mandatory Qualifications

Experience in a computerized pharmacy environment
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an inter professional team
Mature, reliable individual with excellent attendance record
Creative problem solver with a customer focus and patient friendly approach
Good understanding of medication safety and quality assurance
Proven critical thinking skills
Ability to multi task and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment

Preferred Competencies

Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
Chemotherapy preparation experience
Experience in IV Preparation
Experience in a hospital pharmacy environment

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.