Retail Pharmacy Technician, Kidcare

Compensation Pay Range:
$32.03-$38.91

Job Description:
The Retail Pharmacy at CHEO will operate from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm weekends and statutory holidays.

Under the Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager’s supervision the Pharmacy Technician:
- Performs all the tasks defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).- Keep up to date and follows workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the Hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements- Performs order entry and maintains accurate computerized patient profiles- Maintains competency on all equipment and automation- Dispenses outpatient prescriptions- Prepares non-sterile compounding- Distributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals.- Maintains stock of over the counter pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and other supplies within the pharmacy work areas- Keeps work areas clean, organized, and functional- Maintains shelf facing and cleans shelves storing medication- Maintains equipment and automation in good working condition, problem solves as appropriate and reports issues to the Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager- Orders pharmaceutical supplies and required medications and ensures appropriate stock levels at all times- Reports product defects, i.e. labeling issues, product discoloration or deterioration, precipitate, contamination, etc. to Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager- Reports medication errors to Retail Designated Pharmacy Manager- Maintains records of pharmacy related activities.- Participates in the pharmacy technician work rotation fulfilling the responsibilities and tasks of each assigned area including weekend and evening shifts- Participates in staff and pharmacy technician meetings, departmental planning and communication activities, and special project assignments as required- Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel in technical aspects of the Retail Pharmacy- Participates in retail pharmacy quality assurance activities- Works cooperatively with all colleagues, promoting and maintaining harmonious inter and intra departmental relationships- Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS- Criminal Record Check (Essential)- Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential)- Maintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential)- Maintains non-sterile certifications yearly (Essential)- Minimum of two (2) years related experience (preferred)- Sterile compounding experience (preferred)- Non-sterile compounding experience (preferred)- Bilingual (English/French) (preferred)
- Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

RÉSUMÉ DES FONCTIONS

À l’heure actuelle, le Service de la pharmacie du CHEO ouvre de 8 à 20 heures du lundi au vendredi et de 10 à 16 heures aux week‑ends et aux jours fériés.

DESCRIPTION DES TÂCHES

Le ou la titulaire relève du gérant désigné de la pharmacie de détail et accomplit les tâches suivantes:
- Exécuter toutes les tâches définies dans le Modèle de normes des techniciens en pharmacie du Canada de NAPRA et du Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).- Se tenir informé et suivre les politiques et procédures du Département de pharmacie et de l’Hôpital basés sur les standards professionnels de la pharmacies et les réglementations en vigueures- Inscrire les commandes et tenir à l’ordinateur un profil exact de chaque patient.- Assurer le bon fonctionnement de tous les appareils et de tous les dispositifs automatiques.- Livrer les médicaments d’ordonnance aux patients de consultation externe.- Préparer des médicaments non stériles.- Distribuer tous les produits pharmaceutiques et en tenir l’inventaire à jour.- Tenir à jour les stocks de produits pharmaceutiques, d’étiquettes, de contenants et d’autres fournitures dans les lieux de travail du Service de pharmacie.- Assurer la propreté, l’ordre et la fonctionnalité des lieux de travail.- Prendre soin du linéair