Pharmacy Technician

**Job Description**:
**Position Summary**:

- The Pharmacy Technician is a member of the pharmacy team reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Oncology.
- The Pharmacy Technician participates in activities related to procurement, Sterile Intravenous compounding and dispensing, as well as collection of data to ensure safe medication practices
- The Pharmacy Technician works collaboratively with other members of the pharmacy team to ensure optimal patient care relating to medication preparation and delivery.
- The Pharmacy Technician reflects the mission, vision and values of RVH, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Performs tasks to ensure the correct medications are available for patients in a safe and timely manner.
- Rotates through a number of technical positions, as required, including but not limited to: order entry, dispensing, unit dose cart fills, automated dispensing restocks, narcotic distributions, repackaging, sterile and non-sterile compounding, BPMH collection.
- Responds to change in practices and increased volumes to improve efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
- Uses, maintains and troubleshoots activities related to all pharmacy automation.
- Participates on various teams and committee, as required, at both the hospital and departmental level.
- Performs quality and safety audits, as required
- Mentors and trains students from high school and colleges
- Trains new technicians and pharmacists.
- Works in a manner that is compliant with standards and information from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), Ontario College of Pharmacists, and Accreditation Canada.
- Other duties, as required.
- Exhibits the core values of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Work Together, Respect All, Think Big, Own It, Care

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Licensing**:

- Registered Pharmacy Technician, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Graduate of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician College or Program, preferred

**Experience**:

- Minimum two (2) years of recent practical experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting, preferred
- Minimum practical experience in Hazardous Sterile Intravenous Compounding, preferred, if not minimum one (1) year of recent practical experience in Non-hazardous Sterile Compounding in a hospital setting, preferred

**Competencies**:

- General knowledge of MEDITECH Pharmacy modules
- Knowledge of Pharmacy automation, including: Automated Dispensing Units, Automated Narcotic Vault, Packagers and RIVA robot for Sterile Compounding
- Familiarity with all processes and technology related to Hazardous Sterile Compounding and medication distribution
- Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Demonstrate commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
- Demonstrate commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
- Highly motivated team player
- Positive change agent
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Contribute to a strong teamwork environment
- Skills and ability to understand impacts to workflow to patient, families and clinicians
- Ability to function as an independent practitioner
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and employment record

**Health & Safety Responsibilities**:

- _Adheres to Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities under Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act including:_
- Works in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations;
- Uses or wears the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker’s employer requires to be used or worn;
- Reports to his/her supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; and
- Reports to his/her supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he/she knows.
- Participates in a culture of safety which encourages prevention, reduces errors and safeguards patients from harm.
- Completes the Ontario Ministry of Labour “Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training, and provides proof of completion.

**Hours of Work**:

- As per FTE allocation (days and weekends, as scheduled)