Pharmacy Technician

General Posting Information

POSITION: Pharmacy Technician

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

CONDITIONS: Part-time (0.60 FTE)

HOURS: Approximately 45.0 Bi-Weekly Hours

SHIFTS: Days / Evenings / Weekends, 7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)

WAGE RATE: SCALE Minimum Maximum OPSE20 $33.43/hr $38.38/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and dispense medication under the guidance of a Pharmacist.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and secure patient records.
• Prepare and compound non-sterile and sterile products according to recognized guideline and standards of practice.
• Apply inventory and formulary management systems and strategies that incorporate best practices, including new technologies.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Queensway Carleton Departmental Policies and Procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Adhere to departmental standards and demonstrates the values and behaviours of the organization.
• Adhere to the most recent professional competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians and the Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians.
• Demonstrate QCH values: accountability, innovation, respect.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pharmacy Technician Course from a recognized Community College
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

GENERAL:

• The successful applicant will be responsible for his/her own professional development.
• The successful applicant will observe strict confidentiality of all patient and hospital-related information.

Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.