Pharmacy Operations Supervisor

6 days ago

Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:210790**
**Location**:Central** Zone,**Dartmouth General Hospital**
**Department**:PHAR Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent**Hourly FT** (**100%**) x**1**
**Management/Non Union** P**osition**
**Posting Closing Date**:27-Oct-25**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
The Supervisor of Pharmacy Operations is responsible for ensuring a safe and efficient drug distribution system and participates in the supervision of Registered Pharmacy Technicians (RPhT's), Pharmacy Practice Assistants (PPA's) and students. In addition, the Supervisor is involved with a full range of quality improvement processes including monitoring product acquisition and drug shortage issues, while aiding in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. They resolve technical and medication distribution issues as required, while maintaining budgets for assigned work areas, including compensation and supplies.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Grade 12 plus completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician/Technology Program or equivalent experience
- Licensure in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) an asset
- Minimum 3 years' related experience in a hospital setting
- 1-year supervisory experience is considered an asset
- Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy an asset
- Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets an asset
- Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control, and record keeping
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications
- Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage, and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
- Basic typing and computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning, evaluative and leadership skills; fiscal management skills; and time management skills
- Knowledge of healthcare issues and collective agreements
- Reliable transportation and a valid Driver's License required for travel between sites
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:

- Permanent / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

**Compensation and Benefits**:

- Registered Technician: $30.52 - $33.59 Hourly
- (Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $29.46)

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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