Pharmacy Technician

Position Available : Pharmacy Technician

Status : Regular Full Time - this position falls under the FT Collective Agreement and includes benefits

Department : Pharmacy

Union : C.U.P.E.

Shifts : Days, Evenings, Weekends

Rate of Pay : $32.35-33.01 / hr

Internal Applicants must apply by 11 : 59PM, May 6, 2024.

About Joseph Brant Hospital :

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek.

JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers for eight (8) consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 1,911 full- and part-time staff, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital.

Its expanded campus includes the state-of-the-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, featuring a new Emergency Department, 295 acute inpatient beds, 9 new Operating Rooms, and post-anaesthetic care unit to support expanded medical, surgical, and outpatient services.

JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (OHT).

JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people.

For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Position Summary :

As an integral member of the Pharmacy team and reporting to the Manager of the Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician will be accountable for many aspects of hospital related drug distribution.

As all members of the Pharmacy team, the Pharmacy Technician will work towards providing excellent customer service and quality in a safe and timely manner.

Responsibilities :

Duties include, but not limited to :

• All aspects of unit dose distribution, such as preparing sterile products (including chemotherapy drugs and total parental nutrition) using aseptic technique
• Narcotic and controlled drug management
• Compounding / manufacturing medications
• Drug packaging; inventory control functions and performing tech-check-tech.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives
• Obtaining Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH) as part of Medication Reconciliation
• Transporting drugs to patient care areas
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications :

• Completed a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college.
• Current licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum of one years’ experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Experience with Meditech Pharmacy Module and / or order entry is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience using aseptic technique, drug dispensing systems and equipment, pharmaceutical compounding / packaging, pharmaceutical calculations, working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision to complete duties.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal required.
• Experience with interviewing patients, interdisciplinary staff, family members and other care providers is an asset.
• Experience with Ontario MedsCheck Program or in completing BPMH and medication reconciliations in a hospital setting is an asset.
• Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctuality.

We ask that you please include the posting number #163933-67 in the subject line of any email correspondence. No phone calls, please.

We thank all applicants and only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital prioritizes the health and well-being of our patients, employees, credentialed staff, volunteers and learners.

As a condition of employment, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccines authorized by Health Canada within 24-48 hours of receiving an offer of employment, or proof of a documented exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Any information obtained during the recruitment process will be used for employment recruitment only, and not for any other purpose.

At Joseph Brant Hospital, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful place for everyone to visit, work and receive care.

HR will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should you require accommodation through the application and / or recruitment process, please contact HR for assistance at careers@josphbranthospital.

ca or at Ext. 4129 to allow opportunity for appropriate accommodations to be made.