Registered Pharmacy Technician – Pharmacy Services

Position Details

Department: Pharmacy - Distribution

Hours of Work: Full-Time and Part-Time Positions; Rotating Shifts

Rate of Pay: TECH3 $32.32-$37.26 per hour + pension/benefits

Union: OPSEU Central 4106

Location: Kingston General Hospital Site

About the Role

As a Registered Pharmacy Technician at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), you will play a vital role in delivering safe and effective pharmaceutical services. Working under the guidance of Pharmacy Managers and Supervisors, you will operate within the full scope of practice defined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). Your contributions will support patient and family-centered care and align with KHSC’s mission, vision, and values.

Key Responsibilities

Core Drug Distribution

• Prepare and dispense individual patient drug orders and prescriptions in accordance with hospital policies.
• Receive, process, and verify drug orders including inpatient, outpatient, and leave of absence prescriptions.
• Package and compound non-sterile preparations such as suspensions, creams, and ointments.
• Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure therapeutic reviews and address alerts such as drug interactions.
• Perform final checks and release of prepared pharmacy products.
• Maintain documentation and quality control standards.

Pharmaceutical Compounding & Controlled

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds, including hazardous preparations, following departmental SOPs and NAPRA standards.
• Maintain certification and support on-call rotations as required.
• Manage inventory and distribution of controlled substances in compliance with legislation.
• Coordinate destruction of controlled drugs and participate in audits.

Inventory & Supply Chain Operations

• Order and receive drugs, manage inventory, and support purchasing operations.
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets, medication refrigerators, carts, and cupboards.
• Monitor floor stock and rotate inventory to ensure product integrity.
• Support backorder management and maintain purchasing data in the Pharmacy Information System.

Medication Reconciliation

• Compile Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) through patient or family interviews and review of medication sources.
• Document home medication lists and refer discrepancies to pharmacists for clinical review.

General Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and training to Pharmacy Assistants, Technician students, and new staff.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and departmental committees.
• Maintain drug storage areas in compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and report hazards or adverse drug events.
• Support investigational drug services and compassionate medication programs.
• Perform clerical duties including documentation, recordkeeping, and communication with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program meeting CPTEA, NAPRA, and CCAPP standards.
• Current unrestricted registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Minimum 4 months of recent experience in hospital or community pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and patient safety.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and ability to maintain a safe work environment.
• Bilingual in French and English preferred.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and attend work regularly.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.