Pharmacy Technician

Unit SummaryThe Hamilton General Drugstore is an accredited retail pharmacy located in the main lobby of the Hamilton General Hospital. The drugstore workload resembles that of a fast-paced community pharmacy with an emphasis on a high level of service including patient counseling and other professional services, extemporaneous compounding, investigational drug dispensing and specialty home health sales. Position SummaryThe Pharmacy Technician's primary function in the hospital retail setting is to accurately process prescriptions, including all technical aspects such as computer entry, adjudication, product preparation, dispensing and final product checking/ verification. The Pharmacy Technician works in a collaborative model with pharmacists to enable the pharmacist to focus on professional service activities. In addition, on a rotational basis, the Pharmacy Technician will conduct other technical functions in the pharmacy such as front shop maintenance, cash reconciliation and deposit, inventory maintenance and adjustments. The Pharmacy Technician will be expected to effectively communicate with patients regarding their prescription needsSchedule Work HoursThe Pharmacy Technician will be working 7.5 hour shifts to support the Pharmacy's hours of operation based on present and future business requirements as well as rotation shifts in other existing and future retail pharmacies operated by HHS as required.Qualifications1. Registered with Ontario College of Pharmacists 2. Minimum 2 years prior retail pharmacy experience 3. Demonstrated retail pharmacy information system computer skills 4. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, organizational skills 5. Demonstrated commitment to professional development including knowledge related to professional services 6. Hospital pharmacy experience an asset Candidates must have completed the following requirements related to registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists prior to the application to this posting. No candidate will be successful to this position unless the candidate has completed all of the following: • Completion of a college level Pharmacy Technician Program (accredited college preferred) • Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) GuidelinesHamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.