PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Job summary

Processes medication orders approved by a pharmacist, receives and validates prescriptions, and prepares, compounds, and verifies dispensed prescriptions. Maintains accurate drug and personal health information in the pharmacy system, manages stock levels, and performs assigned clerical duties.

Job details

Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy department. The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols. Processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist. Receives verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic. Prepares, processes and compounds prescriptions. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries and/or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions. Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence. Transfers prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies. Enters and ensures the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system. Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties as assigned. St. Johns Hospital is a 24 acute-care bed facility. The Hospital serves the communities of Vanderhoof and the Saik’uz First Nation, as well asacting as a referral centre for the surrounding communities of Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake. The Services Of St John Hospital Include 24/7 Emergency department 2 outpatient bays Dietician Palliative Care Oncology Clinic Labour and delivery with Caesarean Section capabilities. Diagnostic Imaging, including Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy Lab including blood transfusion services 24/7 OR offering Orthopedic Day Surgery, Plastics, Dental, ENT, Endoscopy, and General Surgery Inpatient Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Teaching facility for the University of Northern British Columbia Vanderhoof has a population of 4,500 (2021). Nestled in the fertile Nechako Valley, on the banks of the Nechako River, rural Vanderhoof is the geographical centre of the province of British Columbia. Check out Vanderhoof where there is always something new to experience. What Northern Health has to offer you! Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits. Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions Employee referral program Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC “Loan Forgiveness Programs” offered through the Federal and BC Government Important Note As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation: Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession) Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples May Include Program certificates or diplomas High school/college/university transcripts etc. It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

What you’ll do

Processes medication orders approved by a pharmacist, receives and validates prescriptions, and prepares, compounds, and verifies dispensed prescriptions. Maintains accurate drug and personal health information in the pharmacy system, manages stock levels, and performs assigned clerical duties.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, certification, or prior experience requirements. The technician is expected to work within the competency guidelines, scope of practice, and standards set by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and follow organizational policies and protocols.

Benefits

• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Four Weeks of Vacation After One Year of Continuous Service
• Moving Expense Support for Eligible Positions
• Employee Referral Program
• Employer-Paid Training and Leadership Development
• Loan Forgiveness Programs

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Prescription Processing
• Prescription Preparation and Compounding
• Prescription Verification
• Medication Order Processing
• Prescription Authenticity Checks
• Pharmacy Information Systems
• Drug Information Management
• Personal Health Information Management
• Inventory Management
• Pharmacy Clerical Duties
• Pharmacy Practice Standards
• Attention to Accuracy and Completeness

Job areas

• Healthcare

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