2500001635 - Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Posting Reference: 2500001635

Employer: Lakeridge Health

Union: OPSEU

Status: Temporary Part Time (~6 months)

Department: Pharmacy - Oshawa

Program: Pharmacy Services

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Shift Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts - Days, Evenings & Weekends (Subject to Change)

Wage Schedule: $32.320 - $37.260 per hour

Posting Reference: 2500001635

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician will be an integral member of the Pharmacy team and will be accountable for the technical aspects of drug distribution. The Pharmacy Technician will work to ensure patient safety and for the accuracy, quality, integrity and timeliness of pharmaceutical product and release.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPHT);
• Graduate of the CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program and within 6 months of registering with OCP;
• Knowledge of inpatient pharmacy dispensing processes- traditional and unit dose;
• Knowledge of pharmacy automation including experience with unit dose packaging and automated dispensing cabinets preferred;
• Demonstrated accuracy, organizational skills, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills;
• Proven effective verbal and written communication;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Computer skills related to Microsoft Office including Word and Excel are preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Must have satisfactory performance record; and
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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