Pharmacy Technician
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician
Permanent Full-Time
Location : Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.
Qualifications :
- Graduation from high school or equivalent;
- Graduation from a recognized (approved) Pharmacy Technician Program and or successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program;
Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board as a Pharmacy Technician
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills.
Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks
Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
A Pharmacy Technician skills test may be administered
A satisfactory record of work performance is required
The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties and Responsibilities : (Include but not limited to) :
Responsible for the technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long term care clients
Duties include dispensing of pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering narcotics, preparation of I.
V. solutions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping
- Responsibilities in inventory maintenance, purchasing and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format;
- data collection and reporting; clerical duties;
- Input patient, third party and prescription information into pharmacy computer software including associated on-line adjudication and / or manual third party billings;
- Handle and prepare hazardous drugs appropriately including the preparation of intravenous chemotherapy; prepare extemporaneous admixtures;
Perform other related duties as required.
Salary :
CG-29 of the NAPE HS salary scales $25.26 to $28.05 per hour, plus the Applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work :
Monday - Friday; 75 hours bi-weekly (Standby may be required)
Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating appropriate competition number 2018000391N