Cape Cod Healthcare·Parksville, British Columbia
The pharmacy technician is responsible for reviewing and processing medication orders, preparing and distributing medications to patient care units, and maintaining accurate inventory and regulatory records. They also provide support through billing, pre-packaging medications, and assisting with clinical inquiries directed to the pharmacist.
Reviews and processes departmental order requests.
Prepares medications for distribution to the patient care units.
Distributes medications to the patient care units.
Maintains the medication inventory, place orders in stock, check expiration dates, process returns as needed.
Billing and other pharmacy duties that do not require a pharmacist.
Maintains appropriate records and regulatory documentation.
Pre-packaging and labeling of bulk medications to unit dosed containers/packaging.
Answers telephone directing phone calls appropriately and diverts all medication/clinical inquiries to the Pharmacist.
Maintains cleanliness of the department.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and Infection Control standards.
Participates in educational programs, in-services and meetings as required.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and coworkers.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Additional Tech Academy Trainee Duties and Responsibilities during program: Responsible for issuance and delivery of non-controlled medications in a timely manner.
Accurately process sales in Community Pharmacy Point of Sale device using cash, credit cards, and checks.
Additional Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Orders medications from various suppliers. Prepares parenteral products. Trains and orients new pharmacy support personnel. Issuance and delivery of Schedule II-V medications to an Automated Dispensing Cabinet in a timely manner. Additional Inpatient Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Obtains patient medication orders for medication reconciliation duties to input into MAR. Prepares chemotherapy and dosage calculation checks.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and meet Massachusetts state registration requirements as a pharmacy technician or trainee. Strong mathematical, communication, and computer skills are required, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient environment.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in British Columbia are typically shaped by steady demand across hospitals, community settings, and multidisciplinary care teams. Competition often centers on licensure eligibility with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, plus strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your licensing status and prepare examples that show prioritization and team-based practice.