As a Regulated Heath Professional under the Regulated Health Professions Act, Pharmacy Technicians will provide services within their scope of practice in collaboration with and under the guidance of Registered Pharmacists.Duties:The following essential duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive:
All aspects of Pharmacy Technician tasks as defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Understand and operate Meditech and Kroll Pharmacy software, Omnicell XT, OCRA, PacMed, and all systems supporting the dispensing and distribution function.
Participate in the distribution process and Pharmacy support responsibilities.
Participate in Medication Reconciliation Activities.
Packaging and delivery of pharmaceutical products to patient care units or other facilities as needed; may require lifting boxes of varying weights ranging from 1 – 20 lbs.
Packaging, preparation and ensuring shipment of products as required.
Communicate performance and quality standards expectations to fellow teammates (technicians and Pharmacy support personnel).
Ensure the proper flow and documentation of prescription distribution is followed at all times.
Ensure appropriate quality controls are in place and communicate to pharmacy teams and facility partners in situations in which quality may have been compromised.
Utilize good communication skills and possess the ability to multi-task.
Carry out duties according to procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.
Be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of daily job duties and responsibilities.
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) is mandatory.
Previous hospital experience is an asset.
Experienced in performing pharmaceutical calculations.
Familiar with commonly used health care terminology.
Professional attitude, honest and dependable.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Attentive to details.
Customer-service oriented.
Familiar with the pharmacy law, ethics, conduct related law, privacy and liability issues within pharmacy settings.
Must successfully complete standard training upon hire, i.e. pharmacy systems, applicable technology, etc.
Familiar with basic inventory skills related to storage, security and legal issues.
Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable, accessible vehicle required.
English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Expected salary
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job date
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:55:16 GMT
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