Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy - Permanent Full-Time (1.0) / techniciens et techniciennes en pharmacie, pharmacie - poste permanente à temps plein (1,0)
The Pharmacy Technician dispenses and verifies prescriptions while maintaining accurate patient profiles and pharmaceutical inventory. They are responsible for performing medication history reviews and ensuring compliance with NAPRA and OCP standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. A vulnerable sector check and yearly sterile/non-sterile certifications are essential requirements.
professional certificateQuality AssuranceBilingualismInventory ManagementRegulatory CompliancePrescription DispensingSterile CompoundingPatient Profile MaintenancePharmacy AutomationNon-sterile CompoundingBest Possible Medication History
Job description
Compensation Pay Range
$32.03-$38.91
Job Description
Please Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. POSITION SUMMARY The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. Pharmacy technicians are expected to work day, evening, weekend and night shifts. JOB DESCRIPTION Under a pharmacist’s supervision the Pharmacy Technician: Performs all the tasks defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP). Keep up to date and follows workflow processes of the pharmacy department and the Hospital based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements Maintains accurate computerized patient profiles Dispenses, verify and deliver inpatient and outpatient prescriptions Distributes and maintains inventory of all pharmaceuticals, i.e. formulary, non-formulary, controlled substances, SAP, drug studies. Maintains stock of pharmaceuticals, labels, containers, and other supplies within the pharmacy work areas Records and reports any shortages of pharmaceuticals or supplies on the appropriate order list and to the pharmacy buyer Maintains stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics as required Maintains non-expired pharmaceuticals availability and participation in the rotation of stocks in the pharmacy and on the clinical wards and ambulatory clinics.Prioritirize, initiate and complete the Patients Best Possible Medication History and highlight any discrepancies to the pharmacist Keeps work areas clean, organized, and functional Maintains equipment and automation in good working condition, problem solves as appropriate and reports issues to appropriate pharmacy personnel Reports product defects, i.e. labelling issues, product discoloration or deterioration, precipitate, contamination, etc. to pharmacist and complete the incident report Reports medication errors to pharmacist and complete the incident report Maintains records of pharmacy related activities and participate in the statistical reports for the Pharmacy Departement Participates in the pharmacy technician work rotation fulfilling the responsibilities and tasks of each assigned area including weekend and night shifts Participates in staff and pharmacy technician meetings, departmental planning and communication activities, and special project assignments as required Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel in technical aspects of the Pharmacy Department Participates in departmental quality assurance activities Works cooperatively with all colleagues, promoting and maintaining harmonious inter and intra departmental relationships Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public Cover Kid Care Pharmacy as required Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Vulnerable Record Check (Essential) Graduate of an accredited college Pharmacy Technician Program (Essential) Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Essential) Minimum of two (2) years related experience (Preferred) Sterile compounding experience (Preferred) Non-sterile compounding experience (Preferred) Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred) Maintains competency on all equipment and automation (Essential) Maintains sterile and non-sterile certifications yearly (Essential)
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Orientation Program
On-the-job Learning
Support for Continued Education
Relocation Reimbursement Benefit
Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing. Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire. CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement
Market context
Ontario pharmacy technician roles stay in demand
Ontario pharmacy technician positions are typically driven by ongoing needs in hospitals, community pharmacies, and sterile/non-sterile compounding settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for an accredited Pharmacy Technician graduate, Ontario College of Pharmacists licensure, and current sterile and non-sterile certifications, along with a vulnerable sector check. If you are considering applying, confirm your credentials and certification dates first; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save time when comparing roles.
