Lead Hand Technician – Pharmacy – Temporary Full Time

Duties

• Perform the all functions of the Pharmacy Technician job as scheduled and / or needed.
• Act as a communication liaison between technicians and Supervisor and / or Manager of Pharmacy.
• Assist the Supervisor and Manager in the organization and assignment of technician workload in the department.
• Responsible for the smooth operation of the sterile compounding area by preparing doses for all sterile admixtures (CIVA and Chemo), compounding STAT doses if needed, compounding IVs / Chemo to cover lunches / breaks or to ensure the timely delivery of medications to patients.
• Assist the Supervisor in monitoring technicians’ adherence to break / meal time schedule to ensure the accurate and timely distribution of medications while minimizing premium pay.
• Assist the Supervisor in monitoring technicians schedule of rotations, weekends, evening, time off in lieu, vacation time and daily assignments for department and ability to balance such any shortage, illness.
• Effectively monitor technician performance. Perform competency assessments on technicians. When in default, re-educate, retrain and to reinforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist the Supervisor or Manager in the evaluation of technicians.
• Participate in establishing and meeting relevant continuous Quality Improvement Programs.
• Provide a pharmacy orientation to students enrolled in a Community College Pharmacy Technician Program and / or co-op School Programs.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs related to further development of skills.
• Assist in the updating of policies and procedures.
• Assist with Pharmacist’s order entry as required and identify orders that need prompt attention by Pharmacists.
• Provide education to nursing staff or students with regards to new drug distributions.
• Lead in the implementation of new drug distribution; new services; new equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

Skills

Ability

Ability to identify error and judge situations which require referral to a pharmacist

Note : Successful applicant is to become verified order entry qualified within six months. Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing / interview will be contacted.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting

Existing Vacancy, New Position, to create a hiring pool

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier‑free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and / or testing where required.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

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