Pharmacy Technician

Our pharmacy technicians are important members of the interdisciplinary team, performing a wide variety of responsibilities including completion of best possible medication histories, hazardous and nonhazardous sterile and non-sterile compounding; automation; drug distribution and support for medication administration processes within Pharmacy and the patient care areas. Our pharmacy technicians have unique opportunities to grow their skills through teaching and mentoring students, specializing in different areas, and participating in committees, projects and working groups.  They will work in a collaborative model with pharmacists as part of the interdisciplinary team and perform other tasks as assigned by the Pharmacy manager, to include expanded scope.

1. Minimum 3 years related hospital pharmacy experience preferred
2. Minimum 3 year experience in an accredited Hospital IV admixture program preferred
3. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills
4. Demonstrated ability to use computers 
5. Ability to follow specific instructions with a high degree of accuracy
6. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the role; self-directed in seeking out pharmacy issues within the healthcare team
7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development
8. Proven ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including moderate lifting and pushing carts
9. Previous experience working with chemotherapy is an asset
 

Candidates must have completed the following requirements related to registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists prior to the application to this posting. No candidate will be successful to this position unless the candidate has completed all of the following:

• Completion of a college level Pharmacy Technician Program (accredited college preferred).
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)