Pharmacy Technician, Regular Part-time, Stratford

POSTING DATE: November 25, 2022 POSTING #178-23 (CUPE Service)

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
(Shifts: 8-hours, Days, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change)
Primary Site: Stratford
Regular Part-time

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs duties, as required, in conjunction with the pharmacists and pharmacy leadership, for the efficient operation of the pharmacy department. Travel among sites and being part of an on-call rotation is required on a regularly scheduled basis.

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Regional Pharmacy Services

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $33.42 to $35.45 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Registered with Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Diploma from a recognized College
Experience:
- Three years hospital pharmacy practice experience preferred
Abilities:
- Organized and self directed, including the ability to multitask
- Works well as a team member and with other health care professionals
- Able to work independently, with initiative and within structured guidelines
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate, including the Meditech System
- Well developed pharmaceutical calculation skills and knowledge of trade/generic drug names
- Experienced aseptic technique and handling of chemotherapeutic agents
- Experienced in drug order entry
- Knowledgeable of drug distribution systems
- Familiar with narcotic and controlled drug legislation and its application to the hospital setting
- Experienced with drug purchasing and inventory control
- Ability to travel among sites as required
- Ability to participate in a regular on-call rotation as required
- Ability to keep up-to-date with technological advance
- In possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel among sites

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.