Pharmacy Technician (NWHC) #2024-112

May , NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARELOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL & PALMERSTON AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL POSTING - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (CASUAL CROSS-SITE) A casual cross-site Pharmacy Technician position is available in the Pharmacy Department at North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital & Palmerston and District Hospital). The home site for this position will be the Louise Marshall Hospital site. This position has recently been unionized with OPSEU. Summary:Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for technical and clinical support activities according to departmental & hospital policies, provincial guidelines and Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Standards of Practice including: Preparation and distribution of medications, including sterile admixtures (incl. chemotherapy, TPN and patient controlled analgesia)Using computer technology to perform daily operations including order entry, medication reconciliation, document generation and departmental inventory control processesDelivery and maintenance of medications in clinical areasCompletion of audits, medication safety initiatives, and projects Qualifications: Graduate of a CCAPP (Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program requiredRegistration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)Chemotherapy certification preferredKnowledge of inpatient pharmacy dispensing processesKnowledge, skill & competence in preparation of sterile productsComputer skills related to Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power PointExperience with Meditech pharmacy software preferredExperience in hospital pharmacySuperior interpersonal, written and verbal communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skillsCommitment to lifelong learning and professional developmentHistory of dependability (including good attendance record)Adaptability & ability to prioritize, attention to detailDemonstrated accuracy and attention to detail Additional Qualifications: Satisfactory performance and attendance requiredSatisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start dateMust provide a Police Vulnerable Sector CheckMust complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment including providing proof of full COVID vaccination prior to being hired Hours of work: As per department scheduleOn an as needed basis Salary: $ to $ per hour Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: by : pm on May , .  INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address. EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.