Pharmacy Technician
Company
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Rural hospital located in Fergus Ontario.
Location
Fergus
Duties
GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
POSTING # 2021-10
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
(Temporary Full Time)
A temporary full time Pharmacy Technician position is available in the Pharmacy Department effective immediately. This temporary position will work primarily out of Groves Memorial Community Hospital, but is required to travel to Palmerston and District Hospital or Louise Marshal in Mount Forest in Ontario as required for back up. This contract is expected to be in place until the end of September 2021 with the potential of extension.
This position is unionized with Unifor, Local 1106.
Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for technical and clinical support activities according to departmental & hospital policies, provincial guidelines and Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Standards of Practice including:
Preparation and distribution of medications, including sterile admixtures (incl. chemotherapy, TPN and patient controlled analgesia)
Using computer technology to perform daily operations including order entry, medication reconciliation, document generation and departmental inventory control processes
Delivery and maintenance of medications in clinical areas
Completion of audits, medication safety initiatives, and projects
Requirements
Qualifications:
Graduate of a CCAPP (Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program required
Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)
Chemotherapy certification preferred
Knowledge of inpatient pharmacy dispensing processes
Knowledge, skill & competence in preparation of sterile products
Computer skills related to Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point
Experience with Meditech pharmacy software preferred
Experience in hospital pharmacy
Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills
Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
History of dependability (including good attendance record)
Adaptability & ability to prioritize, attention to detail
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
Must have a valid driver's license and own transportation
Hours of work:
37.5 hours per week, as per department schedule including weekend work as required
Salary: As per salary grid
Start Date
2021-03-08
Hours
37.5 Hours per week
Contact
Name
Rebecca Paul
Display Name
Rebecca Paul
Title
Human Resources/Recruiting Assistant
Address
131 Frederick Campbell Street
Telephone
5198432010
Other Email
Job Posting Link
Groves Memorial Community Hospitalwebsite
Display Date
2021-02-05
Expiry Date
2021-03-31
