St Thomas Elgin General Hospital·St. Thomas, Ontario
The Registered Pharmacy Technician performs technical tasks including medication dispensing, compounding, and the preparation of sterile products like chemotherapy and TPN. They are also responsible for drug order entry, distribution of narcotics, and maintaining ward stock.
July 23, 2026 - July 29, 2026
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.
Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Registered Pharmacy Technician assists in various technical tasks, including medication consultation, drug dispensing, computer drug order entry, distribution of narcotic drugs, drug bulk compounding, chemotherapy preparation, TPN preparation, drug pre-packaging, ward stock drug replacement, drug deliveries and sterile drug product preparation.
Must be able to meet the availability and non-availability requirements as outlined in the OPSEU Paramedical Collective Agreement.
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*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization
Candidates must have completed an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and hold a current RPhT certification with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Preference is given to those with acute hospital experience and proficiency in aseptic techniques.
Market context
In Ontario, pharmacy technician roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community pharmacies, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for OCP licensure, CCAPP-accredited training, and strong pharmaceutical arithmetic and terminology skills, along with interpersonal ability for patient-facing teamwork. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your licensure details and prepare examples of accurate dispensing support and communication.