Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Perform technical and clerical pharmacy duties, including dispensing and checking prescriptions and ward stock, preparing sterile intravenous products, and obtaining and recording patients’ medication histories. Maintain inventory, supplies, and equipment; support unit-dose dispensing; and contribute to the efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department.

Job details

Location – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown Full-Time (100%) Temporary (IUOE) Position (Commencing Immediately until March 2028) Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system. The Pharmacy Technician performs routine pharmaceutical work of a technical and clerical nature. Duties will include but are not limited to: Drug distribution duties including filling, compounding, and checking prescriptions and ward stock; Preparing sterile intravenous product, including cancer chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition (TPN); Interviewing patients to create a “Best Possible Med History” (BPMH) and entering medication history information into the clinical information system (CIS); Assisting with inventory maintenance (e.g., purchasing, receiving, returns, etc.); Conveying information and materials related to the activities of the Department; Maintaining pharmacy supplies and equipment; Performing other related and allied duties which contribute to the orderly and efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department; PacMed and PacVision Unit dosing dispensing; The Pharmacy Technician will have demonstrated competency in sterile parenteral preparation, checking prescriptions and wardstock, and obtaining Best Possible Medication Histories, or must successfully complete an internal certification/competency program(s) in at least two of these three areas within one year. Minimum Qualifications: This position requires that the incumbent to be currently registered as a pharmacy technician with the PEI College of Pharmacists (as outlined in the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Regulations). Successful completion of Grade 12. A working knowledge of computers and pharmacy related software. Neat and legible handwriting. The ability to make accurate mathematical calculations. A good previous work and attendance record. Other Qualifications: Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is considered an asset. Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset. Successful applicants are expected to complete the term of temporary assignment unless appointed to a permanent position. Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results. Salary Range: $29.04 - $32.80 per hour Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Days, Evenings, Weekends Posting ID: 174389-0726QETI Closing Date: Tuesday October 23, 2026 at 4:00pm

What you’ll do

Perform technical and clerical pharmacy duties, including dispensing and checking prescriptions and ward stock, preparing sterile intravenous products, and obtaining and recording patients’ medication histories. Maintain inventory, supplies, and equipment; support unit-dose dispensing; and contribute to the efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the PEI College of Pharmacists and have completed Grade 12. They must have computer and pharmacy software knowledge, legible handwriting, accurate calculation skills, and a good work and attendance record; competency in at least two specified pharmacy practice areas is required or must be achieved through internal certification within one year.

Listed skills

• Medication Dispensing · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication Dispensing
• Prescription Checking
• Sterile Compounding
• Intravenous Product Preparation
• Chemotherapy Preparation
• Total Parenteral Nutrition Preparation
• Medication History Interviewing
• Medication Reconciliation
• Inventory Management
• PacMed Unit-Dose Dispensing
• PacVision Unit-Dose Dispensing
• Pharmacy Software
• Computer Skills
• Mathematical Accuracy
• Written Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare

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