Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Services

Job summary

The Registered Pharmacy Technician participates in the provision of safe, competent, and patient-centered care by preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications. Responsibilities include compounding sterile and non-sterile forms, managing inventory, and utilizing automation systems under pharmacist supervision.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 219959Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII Department: PHAR Operations VG 2NType of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 3 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 23-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant) participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient or family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized; prepares, packages and dispenses medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose, physician order entry, working with automation, Inventory control, medication reconciliation, and CIVA systems. Preparation of chemotherapy doses, distributing narcotics and participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset BLS (Basic Life Support) required Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc. Effective communication and interpersonal skills Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Casual relief, no guaranteed hours Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays (if applicable) Compensation and Benefits Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 hourly (Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 hourly) What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Registered Pharmacy Technician participates in the provision of safe, competent, and patient-centered care by preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications. Responsibilities include compounding sterile and non-sterile forms, managing inventory, and utilizing automation systems under pharmacist supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and hold licensure in Nova Scotia. Experience in a hospital setting and knowledge of sterile techniques or chemotherapy precautions are considered assets.

Listed skills

• Pharmacy Operations · Preferred
• Medication Dispensing · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmacy operations
• Sterile compounding
• Non-sterile compounding
• Medication dispensing
• Unit dose distribution
• Physician order entry
• Automation technology
• Inventory control
• Medication reconciliation
• CIVA systems
• Chemotherapy preparation
• Mathematical calculations
• Medical terminology
• Basic Life Support
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Pharmacy Operations
• Record Keeping
• Medication Reconciliation
• Order Entry
• Medication Dispensation
• Effective Communication
• Pharmacy Experience
• Systems Automation
• Sterile Techniques And Procedures
• Narcotics
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Drug Administration
• Chemotherapy
• Asepsis
• Automation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Decision Making
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Patient Safety
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Control
• Problem Solving
• Mathematics
• Medical Prescription
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Typing
• Dosage Form

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
• Pharmacy Technicians

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