Top Benefits
About the role
Division: Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Location: Ottawa, ON (311 McArthur Ave., Vanier, ON K1L 6P1)
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Reference No: 001-CATP-540
Come join our growing organization as a part of a high performing CARE team who are committed to changing the lives of people suffering from addiction!
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT CATC:
AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE CARE:
Compassion**| A**ccountability | Respect | Excellence
- Wellness – Benefits including Health, Dental and Paramedical coverage, Employment Assistance Program, Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships, Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement and mental health.
- Career Development - Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and Access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
- Preparation for the Future – Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Recognition - Service Recognition Program
- Professional Designation Dues/Fees and Liability Insurance
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Pharmacy Technician is accountable and responsible for the technical aspects of both new and refill prescriptions, as well as supporting the dispensing pharmacist(s) in the provision of optimal patient care under the supervision of the dispensing pharmacist.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing the role of Pharmacy Technician as outlined in the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians and Ontario College of Pharmacists standards of practice.
- Ensuring that prescriptions are prepared in accordance to all laws, regulation, and by-law governing Pharmacy.
- Verifying that the information on the prescription is complete and accurate
- Signing off on prescriptions filled by themselves or Pharmacy Assistants, and
- Preparing prescriptions for sign off according to pharmacy workflow and procedures: Receiving written prescriptions and inputting them into the computer system, Resolving third-party billing issues, Measuring, mixing, packaging, and labelling drugs, Preparing simple compounded medications, and Pre-packaging medications (e.g., methadone, unit-dose medications).
- Assist the dispensing pharmacist(s) in the safe and effective delivery of medication, including, but not limited to: Aiding in narcotic destruction, Accepting verbal prescriptions when appropriate, Ensuring prescriptions are only provided to patients once the therapeutic check by a pharmacist has been performed, Communicating with clients and physicians as requested, Answering telephones and taking messages, Receiving and sending electronic communications, and General filing.
- Data entry and billing of prescriptions using Kroll Pharmacy Software ensuring that required documentation is complete, including, but not limited to, third-party billing restrictions, co-payment management, and coordination of benefits.
- Assisting with the management and reconciliation of inventory.
- Monitoring site refrigeration temperatures and report any variances directly to the dispensing pharmacist(s).
- Maintaining a clean work environment at all times, including cleaning and sterilizing equipment and workstations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Designated Manager or dispensing pharmacist(s).
Requirements:
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing
- Experience using Kroll Pharmacy Software.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft platform, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Demonstrated patient-centered pharmacy practice skills.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
- Proven ability to lead others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
- Successful candidates will be required to submit a valid proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within the first 6 weeks of employment.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction. We focus on the quality of care and patient experience while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free environment. We apply a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and strive to provide quality of care and patient experience, while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free care environment. Each of our clinics offers integrated medical and pharmacy services specifically designed to engage patients in a manner that promotes the development of a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and his/her CARE team.
Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
About Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) is the country's largest provider of judgement-free, evidence-based care for substance use disorder and behavioural addictions. Our mission is to empower people experiencing addiction to take control of their health through compassionate, person-centred care that meets them where they are in recovery.
Our vision is that everyone living with substance use disorder and addiction has the support they need to manage their health safely, with dignity and respect.
We have been helping people in recovery reach their goals for nearly 30 years through innovative, integrated and trauma-informed approaches to care. We work collaboratively with a national network of community care and health care partners to expand access to best-in-class addiction treatment that meets peoples' unique needs, and honours their lived experience.
We believe that happy staff make happy clients, and strive to provide a positive, inclusive environment that foster excellence.
Top Benefits
About the role
Division: Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy
Location: Ottawa, ON (311 McArthur Ave., Vanier, ON K1L 6P1)
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Reference No: 001-CATP-540
Come join our growing organization as a part of a high performing CARE team who are committed to changing the lives of people suffering from addiction!
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT CATC:
AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE CARE:
Compassion**| A**ccountability | Respect | Excellence
- Wellness – Benefits including Health, Dental and Paramedical coverage, Employment Assistance Program, Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships, Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement and mental health.
- Career Development - Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and Access to 100+ courses within the Company’s Learning Management System.
- Preparation for the Future – Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Recognition - Service Recognition Program
- Professional Designation Dues/Fees and Liability Insurance
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Pharmacy Technician is accountable and responsible for the technical aspects of both new and refill prescriptions, as well as supporting the dispensing pharmacist(s) in the provision of optimal patient care under the supervision of the dispensing pharmacist.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing the role of Pharmacy Technician as outlined in the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians and Ontario College of Pharmacists standards of practice.
- Ensuring that prescriptions are prepared in accordance to all laws, regulation, and by-law governing Pharmacy.
- Verifying that the information on the prescription is complete and accurate
- Signing off on prescriptions filled by themselves or Pharmacy Assistants, and
- Preparing prescriptions for sign off according to pharmacy workflow and procedures: Receiving written prescriptions and inputting them into the computer system, Resolving third-party billing issues, Measuring, mixing, packaging, and labelling drugs, Preparing simple compounded medications, and Pre-packaging medications (e.g., methadone, unit-dose medications).
- Assist the dispensing pharmacist(s) in the safe and effective delivery of medication, including, but not limited to: Aiding in narcotic destruction, Accepting verbal prescriptions when appropriate, Ensuring prescriptions are only provided to patients once the therapeutic check by a pharmacist has been performed, Communicating with clients and physicians as requested, Answering telephones and taking messages, Receiving and sending electronic communications, and General filing.
- Data entry and billing of prescriptions using Kroll Pharmacy Software ensuring that required documentation is complete, including, but not limited to, third-party billing restrictions, co-payment management, and coordination of benefits.
- Assisting with the management and reconciliation of inventory.
- Monitoring site refrigeration temperatures and report any variances directly to the dispensing pharmacist(s).
- Maintaining a clean work environment at all times, including cleaning and sterilizing equipment and workstations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Designated Manager or dispensing pharmacist(s).
Requirements:
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing
- Experience using Kroll Pharmacy Software.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft platform, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Demonstrated patient-centered pharmacy practice skills.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
- Proven ability to lead others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
- Successful candidates will be required to submit a valid proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within the first 6 weeks of employment.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction. We focus on the quality of care and patient experience while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free environment. We apply a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and strive to provide quality of care and patient experience, while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free care environment. Each of our clinics offers integrated medical and pharmacy services specifically designed to engage patients in a manner that promotes the development of a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and his/her CARE team.
Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres remains an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for all applicants upon request at any stage of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
About Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) is the country's largest provider of judgement-free, evidence-based care for substance use disorder and behavioural addictions. Our mission is to empower people experiencing addiction to take control of their health through compassionate, person-centred care that meets them where they are in recovery.
Our vision is that everyone living with substance use disorder and addiction has the support they need to manage their health safely, with dignity and respect.
We have been helping people in recovery reach their goals for nearly 30 years through innovative, integrated and trauma-informed approaches to care. We work collaboratively with a national network of community care and health care partners to expand access to best-in-class addiction treatment that meets peoples' unique needs, and honours their lived experience.
We believe that happy staff make happy clients, and strive to provide a positive, inclusive environment that foster excellence.