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Lead Hand Technician – Pharmacy – Temporary Full Time

4 hours ago


Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Area Hospital Full time

Duties

  • Perform the all functions of the Pharmacy Technician job as scheduled and/or needed.
  • Act as a communication liaison between technicians and Supervisor and/or Manager of Pharmacy.
  • Assist the Supervisor and Manager in the organization and assignment of technician workload in the department.
  • Responsible for the smooth operation of the sterile compounding area by preparing doses for all sterile admixtures (CIVA and Chemo), compounding STAT doses if needed, compounding IVs/Chemo to cover lunches/breaks or to ensure the timely delivery of medications to patients.
  • Assist the Supervisor in monitoring technicians' adherence to break/meal time schedule to ensure the accurate and timely distribution of medications while minimizing premium pay.
  • Assist the Supervisor in monitoring technicians schedule of rotations, weekends, evening, time off in lieu, vacation time and daily assignments for department and ability to balance such any shortage, illness.
  • Effectively monitor technician performance. Perform competency assessments on technicians. When in default, re-educate, retrain and to reinforce departmental policies and procedures.
  • Assist the Supervisor or Manager in the evaluation of technicians.
  • Participate in establishing and meeting relevant continuous Quality Improvement Programs.
  • Provide a pharmacy orientation to students enrolled in a Community College Pharmacy Technician Program and/or co-op School Programs.
  • Attend and participate in continuing education programs related to further development of skills.
  • Assist in the updating of policies and procedures.
  • Assist with Pharmacist's order entry as required and identify orders that need prompt attention by Pharmacists.
  • Provide education to nursing staff or students with regards to new drug distributions.
  • Lead in the implementation of new drug distribution; new services; new equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician program as recognized by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
  • Registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Experience

  • Minimum of two years' experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
  • Experience with several drug distribution systems

Skills

  • Mathematical computation skills required for pharmacy practice.
  • Attention to detail to ensure accurate dispensing of medications and entering orders.
  • Writing skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages both for detailed analytical reports and executive summaries.
  • Organizational and prioritization skills
  • Have well developed communication, organizational, teaching, interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability

  • Operating knowledge of computers, printers, fax machine
  • Competent user of all pharmaceutical related software
  • Competent in sterile IV admixture
  • Competent in the proper operation of laminar flow hood, analytical balance, syringe pumps, packaging equipment and other equipment used in ALL drug distribution
  • Verified Order Entry qualified required within 6 months of accepting position
  • Knowledge of Pharmaceutical care
  • Demonstrate accuracy in the performance of technical tasks
  • Ability to promote working cooperatively, in a team manner among all associates.
  • Ability to maintain harmonious intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships and willingness to respond productively to supervision
  • Ability to identify error and judge situations which require referral to a pharmacist
  • Ability to work accurately, quickly, efficiently, and independently organize workload.
  • Exhibit an appropriate level of care reflecting courtesy, responsiveness, helpfulness and communication in relations with patients, visitors and staff
  • Observe hospital rules on the handling of confidential information
  • Observe Hospital and Departmental Rules & Regulations, Standards of Performance, Policies, Procedures, Practices and current legislation in particular safety procedures and the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment and safety procedures.
  • Maintain quality of work and the cleanliness and safety of the work areas
  • Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and take direction from Pharmacists.

Note: Successful applicant is to become verified order entry qualified within six months. Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing/interview will be contacted.

  • Due to this position being a lead pharm technician you will receive 6 % in addition to your wage for the added responsibility.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy, New Position, to create a hiring pool
Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.