Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

Northern Health Authority is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions. Your attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment will make you an asset to our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process medication orders that have been clinically reviewed and approved by a Pharmacist.
• Receive and verify verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners, ensuring they are complete and authentic.
• Prepare, process, and compound prescriptions as required.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by yourself or others.
• Process prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence and transfer prescriptions to and from other pharmacies.
• Enter and ensure the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system.
• Maintain stock levels and perform clerical duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

About Northern Health Authority

Northern Health Authority covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

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