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No d’offre d’emploi 9580 Poste Pharmacy Technician (Tech III) x6 Service Pharmacy Statut Régulier Type de poste Part-time Affiliation AIIO personnel paramédical Quarts de travail As assigned Bilinguisme requis No Vérification du casier judiciaire Vérification de l’aptitude à travailler auprès de personnes vulnérables Lieu RLHC-ONA Paramedical Salaire 32,31 $ - 37,27 $ / heure Date d’échéance Posted Until Filled KEY FUNCTION: Perform essential Pharmacy medication distribution and control functions according to the standards and guidelines articulated by governing bodies and applicable Acts and Regulations for the service of the Hospital Pharmacy. REPORTING: Under the general direction of the Manager, Pharmacy Operations. DUTIES: 1. Prepare, validate and dispense medication for inpatients. 2. Prepare and validate sterile and non-sterile compounds. 3. Utilize and ensure functionality of packaging automation (eg, Swisslog Pillpicker, ARxium Fastpak, etc.) to package medications into unit doses. 4. Operate and maintain automation systems (eg, Swisslog Pillpicker, Pyxis ADUs, CII safe, etc.) for drug distribution. 5. Order, receive and return medications to and from pharmaceutical suppliers. 6. Maintain department work areas by ensuring tidiness. 7. Prepare, validate and dispense medication for outpatients and off-site locations. 8. Coordinate coverage with third party companies for outpatient medication. 9. Deliver or send medication to appropriate inpatient areas and off-site locations. 10. Complete a Best Possible Medication History for inpatient areas throughout the hospital. 11. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes. 12. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines. 13. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place. 14. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 15. Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 1. Minimum of a graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program. 2. Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (RPhT) is required. 3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required. EXPERIENCE: 1. Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience working as a Phamacy Technician or Pharmacy Assistant. 2. Experience in both traditional and unit dose medication distribution systems is preferred. 3. Experience in IV admixture preparation is preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 1. Demonstrated knowledge of extemporaneous compounding. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of metric conversion and pharmaceutical calculations. 3. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement. 4. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement. 5. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems. 6. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. 7. Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload. 8. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information. 9. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients. PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required. 2. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment. 3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. 4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. 5. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. 6. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record. 7. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job. 8. Ability to travel between local sites. Processus de sélection : Les candidates et les candidats à ce poste seront sélectionnés en fonction de leurs aptitudes, de leurs capacités, de leur expérience et de leurs compétences indiquées dans le curriculum vitæ ou le formulaire de demande dûment rempli. L’hôpital se réserve le droit de mener une entrevue officielle au besoin. Cette annonce concerne un poste vacant. Horizon Santé-Nord s’engage à offrir des mesures d’adaptation aux candidates et candidats en situation de handicap afin de favoriser leur participation aux étapes du recrutement, de l’évaluation, de la sélection et de l’embauche. HSN REMERCIE TOUTES LES PERSONNES POSANT LEUR CANDIDATURE. CEPENDANT, NOUS COMMUNIQUERONS UNIQUEMENT AVEC CELLES RETENUES POUR UNE ENTREVUE. NOUS N’ACCEPTERONS PAS DE DEMANDES APRÈS LA DATE ET L’HEURE DE CLÔTURE.

What you’ll do

Perform essential medication distribution and control functions, including preparing and validating sterile and non-sterile compounds for inpatients and outpatients. Operate and maintain pharmacy automation systems and coordinate medication supplies with pharmaceutical providers.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (RPhT). A minimum of two years of recent experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Assistant is required.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication Distribution
• Sterile Compounding
• Non-sterile Compounding
• Pharmaceutical Calculations
• Metric Conversion
• Inventory Management
• Patient Information Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Quality Improvement Methodology
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Confidentiality Handling

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research