Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - West 5th

Job summary

The pharmacy technician supports patient safety by preparing, verifying, and supplying medications within the hospital's medication management system. Responsibilities include managing inventory, preparing sterile and non-sterile medications, and liaising with healthcare team members to ensure effective drug distribution.

Job details

Position Details Job Number: JR02280 Department: Pharmacy W5th This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), Reactivation Care Centre Dundas, Satellite Health Facility (Hamilton Downtown) , West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Job Type: Temporary Casual (Fixed Term), Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 13 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Local 206 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $32.32 - $37.27 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Afternoons, Days, Evenings Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-08 Closing Date: 2026-10-15 Job Description Position Summary: To support patient safety and the hospital’s medication management system through the preparation, verification and supply of medications. Qualifications: • Successful completion of a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, OR graduation from an OCP recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program • Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a registered Part-A Pharmacy Technician • Previous hospital experience is preferred • Experience with hospital and KROLL computer systems will be an asset • Typing, computer experience, aseptic technique, pharmaceutical arithmetic, and knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology • Demonstrated exactness and attention to detail in the performance of technical tasks • Able to communicate and cooperate with co-workers in a team oriented environment • Able to recognize professional limitations and refer all matters requiring clinical judgement to a pharmacist or appropriate health care professional • Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast paced, constantly evolving department • Good attendance and work record is essential Responsibilities: • Supports the unit dose drug distribution system • Uses available automation and technology appropriately • Inventory management such that wastage is minimized and safety standards are maintained, as supported by the OCP, NAPRA, CSHP and Accreditation Canada • Prepares sterile medications using aseptic technique in accordance to the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) as well as Occupational Health and Safety guidelines • Adheres to all standards of practice and documentation for controlled substances in accordance with the Controlled Drug and Substance Act and departmental policies • Prepares, dispenses and maintains inventory of Investigational and Special Access Medications • Prepares patient specific mixtures and solutions in non-sterile manufacturing including topical preparations • Answers and determines priority of all incoming phone calls in the dispensing area, referring all clinical questions to a pharmacist • Liaises with other healthcare team members in order to ensure the safe and effective operation of the medication distribution system • All other duties as assigned. This position is mainly for the W5 campus however you may be assigned to other campus' as required. St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).

What you’ll do

The pharmacy technician supports patient safety by preparing, verifying, and supplying medications within the hospital's medication management system. Responsibilities include managing inventory, preparing sterile and non-sterile medications, and liaising with healthcare team members to ensure effective drug distribution.

Requirements

Candidates must have successfully completed a CCAPP-accredited pharmacy technician program and hold current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Previous hospital experience is preferred, along with proficiency in computer systems, pharmaceutical terminology, and aseptic techniques.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmacy technician
• Medication management
• Aseptic technique
• Pharmaceutical arithmetic
• Medical terminology
• Inventory management
• Sterile medication preparation
• Unit dose drug distribution
• KROLL computer systems
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Documentation
• Controlled substances handling
• Patient Preparation
• Hospital Experience
• Medication Dispensation
• Arithmetic
• Asepsis
• Automation
• Distributed Computing
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Patient Safety
• Inventory Management
• Medical Terminology
• Medication Administration
• Pharmaceuticals
• Telephone Skills
• Safety Standards
• Typing
• Dosage Form
• Team Oriented
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
• Pharmacy Technicians

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