(CAN) Regulated Pharmacy Technician

Position Summary

The regulated pharmacy technician as a health care professional supports the role of the pharmacist through the safe and efficient management of all aspects of drug distribution that do not require the pharmacist's clinical knowledge, skills and judgment.

What You’ll Do

• Receive new or repeat prescriptions, create and maintain patient records. Assess prescription for clarity, completeness, authenticity and legal requirements.
• Interpret prescription including abbreviations, numerals and symbols. Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Record prescription information accurately on patient records.
• Alert the pharmacist to actual and potential drug therapy related problems.
• Prepare non-sterile or sterile products. Package and label products to maintain integrity and meet legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with the pharmacist in product release; pharmacist reviews the prescription and patient record. Pharmacist counseling is offered to patients who need it and the prescription is released to the correct customer or agent.
• Determine and maintain inventory requirements sufficient for patient safety and efficient operations. Audit inventory (based on regulations, policies and procedures) and report discrepancies to the pharmacist (e.g. narcotics, controlled drugs and targeted substances).
• Assist patients to select and use drug administration devices, diagnostic and monitoring devices, home health aids, and other non-drug measures.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $28.50 - $37.40 / hr. Rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 28.50 à 37.40 $ / h. La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Primary Location

140 Wade Rd, Truro, NS B2N 7H3, Canada

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