Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Registered Pharmacy Technician processes prescriptions in prescription software, prepare medication compounding sheets, program infusion pumps all in preparation for pharmacist to review. The Registered Pharmacy Technician will assist in the final check of prescriptions, receive phone calls including verbal orders and assist with tasks within scope to ensure smooth operations of pharmacy.

Contract length - August 12, 2024 to December 31, 2025

Salary - $54,080.00 - $58,240.00 for a 40 hour work week

Location - 620 Duchess St., Saskatoon, SK S7K 0R1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the pharmacist in maintaining federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps).
• Assists the pharmacist in entering prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll), and filling / billing such prescriptions.
• Schedules patients for repeat medications.
• Assists the pharmacist in preparing compounding sheets for the preparation of medication.
• Assists the pharmacist in programming infusion pumps for medication delivery and preparing other devices.
• Assists the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law.
• Receives and transcribes verbal prescriptions (with the exception of narcotics, controlled drugs, benzodiazepines, and targeted substances) from prescribers ensuring prescription completeness; and provide prescription transfers.
• Package and dispense prescription medications after a pharmacist has decided on the appropriateness of therapy by confirming accuracy, completeness and final check of compounded sterile products & prepared prescriptions prepared for release (. correct patient, drug dosage form / route, dose, doctor, .
• Checking the final compounded sterile product for the absence of particulate matter and container integrity.
• Ensuring prescription(s) gets matched to the right delivery in good timing to shipping.
• Assists the pharmacist in filling refill medications through the prescription software (Kroll).
• Communicates appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.
• Cleans work areas routinely in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Documents appropriately according to P&Ps, all activities using required paperwork (logs).
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs and department / branch meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.