Pharmacy Technician

October 1, 2024

**NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE**

**LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL & PALMERSTON AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL**

**POSTING #2024-228**

**PHARMACY TECHNICIAN**

**(CASUAL CROSS-SITE)**

A casual cross-site Pharmacy Technician position is available in the Pharmacy Department at North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital & Palmerston and District Hospital). The home site for this position will be the Palmerston and District Hospital site.

**Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for technical and clinical support activities according to departmental & hospital policies, provincial guidelines and Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Standards of Practice including:

- Preparation and distribution of medications, including sterile admixtures (incl. chemotherapy, TPN and patient controlled analgesia)
- Using computer technology to perform daily operations including order entry, medication reconciliation, document generation and departmental inventory control processes
- Delivery and maintenance of medications in clinical areas
- Completion of audits, medication safety initiatives, and projects

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate of a CCAPP (Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program required
- Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)
- Chemotherapy certification preferred
- Knowledge of inpatient pharmacy dispensing processes
- Knowledge, skill & competence in preparation of sterile products
- Computer skills related to Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point
- Experience with Meditech pharmacy software preferred
- Experience in hospital pharmacy
- Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
- History of dependability (including good attendance record)
- Adaptability & ability to prioritize, attention to detail
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail

**Additional Qualifications**:

- Satisfactory performance and attendance required
- Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
- Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

**Hours of work**:

- As per department schedule
- On an as needed basis

**Salary**: $31.56 to $36.92 per hour

**by 4:00 pm on October 9, 2024.**

**EXTERNAL applicants** are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.