Process clinically reviewed and approved medication orders for distribution to patients.
Receive and verify prescriptions for completeness and authenticity (including allergy status and/or demographics).
Prepare and process prescriptions including entering orders, counting, measuring, packaging/re-packaging, and compounding sterile pharmaceutical products (including hazardous drugs) according to established procedures.
Pre-package oral, liquid and topical medications into unit-of-use format.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions by verifying order entries and/or performing final check.
Enter and ensure accuracy/completeness of drug and personal health information in the pharmacy information system.
Transfer prescriptions to and receive prescriptions from other pharmacies.
Process prescriptions for temporary inpatient leave of absence by reviewing, translating and converting existing inpatient medication orders previously reviewed and approved by a pharmacist.
Maintain accurate records including medication verification and results of quality assurance checks.
Distribute medications and maintain relevant inventory, wardstock and narcotic records.
Maintain inventory and wardstock levels; fill wardstock and narcotic requisitions.
Identify outdated drugs for return or destruction by checking stock for lot expiry dates.
Maintain department work areas (tidiness and order), stock pharmaceuticals/labels/containers/glassware, and ensure safe disposal of hazardous drugs and supplies.
Perform related clerical duties such as keyboarding, answering telephone, and filing/maintaining medication and prescription records.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements summary
Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts, including Indigenous rights and anti-racism commitments.
Demonstrated understanding of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples, including commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to keyboard, organize work, and operate related equipment.
Commitment to beginning/continuing personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression; willingness to articulate and share learning experiences
Sterile compoundingAbility to operate related equipmentAbility to organize workAbility to deal with others effectivelyMedication order processingIndigenous Cultural Safety and HumilityAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingPrescription verification (allergies and demographics)Safe disposal of hazardous drugs and suppliesDrug Access NavigatorClerical duties (keyboarding, answering telephone, filing)OPD and Chemo IV clinical trials supportCompounding sterile pharmaceutical products including hazardous drugsCounting, measuring, packaging and re-packaging medicationsFinal check/verification of dispensed prescriptionsAccuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information
Job description
Pharmacy Technician BC Cancer Prince George, BC Are you a Pharmacy Technician looking to make a difference in cancer care? Work with BC Cancer’s pharmacy team and receive on-the-job training to specialize your skills. No previous oncology experience is needed. We provide inhouse training for areas such as sterile compounding, OPD and Chemo IV Clinical Trials, Drug Access Navigator – you’ll have opportunities for specialty pharmacy roles including Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Clinical Trial Technician, and Omni Cell Technician. You’ll work to your full scope of practice with a friendly group of professionals in a small-scale hospital setting. Additionally, the BC Cancer pharmacy environment provides direct patient contact through the outpatient dispensary, for a full continuity of care experience. What you’ll do
Process clinically reviewed and approved medication orders for distribution to a patient.
Receive prescriptions (verbal and non verbal) from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic by performing duties such as verifying allergy status and/or demographics.
Prepare and process prescriptions by performing duties such as entering orders, counting, measuring, packaging or re-packaging medications and compounding various sterile pharmaceutical products, including hazardous drugs, according to established procedures. Pre-package oral, liquid and topical medications into unit-of-use format.
Ensure 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.
Enter and ensure the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the pharmacy information system.
Transfer prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies.
Process prescriptions for temporary inpatient leave of absence by methods such as reviewing, translating and converting existing inpatient medication orders previously reviewed and approved by a pharmacist.
Maintain accurate records such as medication verification and the results of quality assurance checks.
Distribute medications and maintains relevant inventory, wardstock and narcotic records.
Maintain inventory and wardstock levels. Fill wardstock and narcotic requisitions.
Identify outdated drugs to be returned or destroyed by checking stock for lot expiry dates.
Maintain department work areas by ensuring tidiness and order. Stock pharmaceuticals, labels, containers and glassware. Ensure safe disposal of hazardous drugs and supplies in accordance with established procedures and standards.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Municipal pension plan
Psychological health & safety programs
Holistic wellness resources
Professional development opportunities through in-house training programs (including San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course and Core Linx for Leadership roles)
Access to WorkPerks discount program
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accrual
Remote work friendly employer with flexible work options (eligibility may vary depending on position)
Prescription transfers between pharmacies
Inventory management (wardstock and narcotic records)
Filling wardstock and narcotic requisitions
Ability to keyboard
Entering orders in pharmacy information system
Pre-packaging unit-of-use oral, liquid and topical medications
Medication verification and quality assurance record keeping
Lot expiry checking and identifying outdated drugs for return/destruction
Anti-racism and commitment to learning/dismantling systems of oppression
Perform related clerical duties such as keyboarding, answering telephone, filing and maintaining medication and prescription records.
Perform other related duties as assigned. What you bring
Qualifications
Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system. Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.). You have:
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
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more. Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Wage: $36.26 per hour.
Location
1215 Lethbridge Street, Prince George, BC V2M 7E9 Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Number: 200691E What we do BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.
Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about
PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for
Justice (2019), the
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Attention current employees of
PHSA: You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca. The internal job posting expires on July 1, 2026, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password.
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