Pharmacy Technician

Close Date Apr. 15 2026 Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0900-1700 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $36.26 - $36.26 Paid FTE 1 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Apr. 20 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) May. 21 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope/standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols. Processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist. Receives verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic. Prepares, processes and compounds prescriptions. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries and/or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions. Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence. Transfers prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies. Enters and ensures the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system. Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Skills And Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to keyboard.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3192.pdf Additional information for applicants Job requires travelling to multiple sites in town counting and delivering ward stock items. Additional departmental duties are assigned (Approx 3 hrs required for servicing clinics and 4.5 hrs departmental work). Additional Clauses FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU