Date Posted: July 31, 2024

Position:  Pharmacy Technician

Full/Part-time:  30-40 hours/week

Overview:

Pharmacy technicians perform technical functions relating to prescriptions including gathering patients’ information, product preparation, product distribution and inventory control. They work closely with pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care to clients and facilitate prescription release.

A demonstrated commitment to the pharmacy’s core mission and values is vital to this position. A high degree of accuracy is mandatory. Strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills are necessary to succeed as a Pharmacy Technician. This work is demanding. It requires the ability to work with minimal supervision, employing critical thinking and attention to detail in a fast-paced erratic environment. Strict confidentiality and ethical standards are demanded along with personal professional liability insurance. Experience with Propel software is an asset. Include your OCP member number with your application.

Job duties under the direction of the Pharmacist:

• Prioritize time and duties without stress on the environment.
• Politely answer telephones and greet in-store clients.
• Courteously interact with medical professionals and adjudicate with third parties using pleasant verbal and written communication skills.
• Patiently deal with clients on a one-to-one basis, directing them to items or the pharmacist for medication consultation.
• Precisely receive, enter and retrieve prescriptions/profiles on the computer system.
• Proficiently complete documentation, scan, sort and file as per policies and procedures.
• Accurately measure, mix, dispense, package, label, and bag prescriptions.
• Independently perform final inspection of packaged medications (including blister packaging).
• Offer guidance, education and technical information to coworkers in a respectful and tactful manner.
• Promptly restock medications and related supplies as needed.
• Routinely identify expired products for disposal, destruction, or return to manufacturer.
• Meticulously clean and sterilize dispensing instruments.
• Efficiently operate a cash software system, process payments or charge third parties or individuals on account.
• Monitor and record refrigerator temperature as per regulations.
• Readily respond to any other tasks as directed from time to time.
• Routinely wipe down shelves, dust product and light cleaning in compliance with COVID sanitization procedures

Other Requirements:

• Current Valid Ontario Professional License & Insurance
• WHMIS certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Check

If interested, please send your resume to spilgrim@loyalistcollege.com