Pharmacy Technician - Casual
About the role
POSITION: Pharmacy Technician
COMPETITION: 2025-211
STATUS: Casual
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
UNION ASSOCIATION: OPSEU
SALARY: $32.32 to $37.26/Hour
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and in collaboration with Clinical Pharmacist(s), the pharmacy technician is responsible and accountable for supporting a safe, efficient and effective drug distribution system within the overall medication use process in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.
Duties include, but are not limited to preparing non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile medications, packaging, , narcotic and controlled drug management, inventory control, drug procurement and inventory management, dispensing medications, refilling of automated dispensing units, and supporting all automation equipment relating to the medication management system.
The pharmacy technician will support the Medication Reconciliation process through the accurate gathering and documentation of a patient’s Best Possible Medication History (BPMH), and will participate in other departmental activities that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment that contributes to quality improvement and risk management initiatives
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Current registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required, or eligible for registration as a registered pharmacy technician.
Experience, Skills and Abilities:
- Work experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a pharmacy, preference given to those individuals who have worked in a hospital pharmacy setting
- Previous experience with automated dispensing cabinets preferred
- Previous experience with order entry is preferred
- Experience in mixing IV’s and TPN is preferred
- Experience in inventory and ordering preferred
- Work requires proficiency Microsoft Office Suite applications with demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with an electronic drug management system preferred
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner to patients, staff, physicians and the general public
- Ability to work as a team member in a busy environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Good attendance and availability required
About BROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
We are Brockville General, your community hospital. Together, we are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our friends, families, and neighbours.
Our hospital has a long history of rising to the challenge when the community is in need. Whether we’re pioneering local access to care, building modern diagnostic, surgical, and healing spaces, or tackling the pressures facing our healthcare system, we’re here to serve you. Through teamwork, partnership, and the support of our community, we proudly offer a range of services and quality, compassionate care right here in Leeds and Grenville.
We are the heart of community health. We are Brockville General.
Pharmacy Technician - Casual
About the role
POSITION: Pharmacy Technician
COMPETITION: 2025-211
STATUS: Casual
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
UNION ASSOCIATION: OPSEU
SALARY: $32.32 to $37.26/Hour
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and in collaboration with Clinical Pharmacist(s), the pharmacy technician is responsible and accountable for supporting a safe, efficient and effective drug distribution system within the overall medication use process in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.
Duties include, but are not limited to preparing non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile medications, packaging, , narcotic and controlled drug management, inventory control, drug procurement and inventory management, dispensing medications, refilling of automated dispensing units, and supporting all automation equipment relating to the medication management system.
The pharmacy technician will support the Medication Reconciliation process through the accurate gathering and documentation of a patient’s Best Possible Medication History (BPMH), and will participate in other departmental activities that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment that contributes to quality improvement and risk management initiatives
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Current registration in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required, or eligible for registration as a registered pharmacy technician.
Experience, Skills and Abilities:
- Work experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a pharmacy, preference given to those individuals who have worked in a hospital pharmacy setting
- Previous experience with automated dispensing cabinets preferred
- Previous experience with order entry is preferred
- Experience in mixing IV’s and TPN is preferred
- Experience in inventory and ordering preferred
- Work requires proficiency Microsoft Office Suite applications with demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with an electronic drug management system preferred
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner to patients, staff, physicians and the general public
- Ability to work as a team member in a busy environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Good attendance and availability required
About BROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
We are Brockville General, your community hospital. Together, we are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our friends, families, and neighbours.
Our hospital has a long history of rising to the challenge when the community is in need. Whether we’re pioneering local access to care, building modern diagnostic, surgical, and healing spaces, or tackling the pressures facing our healthcare system, we’re here to serve you. Through teamwork, partnership, and the support of our community, we proudly offer a range of services and quality, compassionate care right here in Leeds and Grenville.
We are the heart of community health. We are Brockville General.