Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, performs administrative duties and performs Pharmacy Technician duties.

What you'll do

Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements.
Coordinate the work flow of distribution areas by performing such duties as assigning tasks to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, establishing priorities, and ensuring completion of tasks.
Provide work direction to assistant by performing duties such as checking, verifying, and reviewing, adjusting, correcting, coordinating and/or assigning work to others.
Provide orientation and training to new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants in areas such as safe handling of cytotoxic drugs, aseptic preparation of intravenous medications, the safe handling of chemotherapy medications, dispensary functions, and all aspects of assistant rotations to ensure standardization of procedures.
Use established criteria and in accordance with departmental policy, perform chemotherapy certification testing and evaluation by performing duties such as observing assistants in the day-to-day chemotherapy preparation and administering the written examination(s).

What you bring

**Qualifications**:
Grade 12, and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician course plus three (3) year's recent related experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Currently a registered Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of BC.

**You have**:
Supervisory Skills
Organize work.
Communicate with others effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to keyboard.
Operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.)

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

**Job Type**: Regular, Full-Time

**Wage**: $35.87 per hour

**Location**: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

**Work hours**: Monday - Friday; 0800-1600; with rotations through Saturday and Sunday as per operational needs

**Requisition Number**: 162246E

What we do

(PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

**Learn more about PHSA and our programs**: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.