Pharmacy Technician (Retail Pharmacy) - Full-Time

General Posting Information

POSITION:
Pharmacy Technician

DEPARTMENT:
Retail Pharmacy

CONDITIONS:
Full-Time

HOURS:
Approximately 75.0 Bi-Weekly Hours

SHIFTS:
Days / Evenings / Weekends
7.5 hours per shift
(subject to change)

WAGE RATE:
SCALE Minimum Maximum
OPSE20 $33.43/hr $38.38/hr

SUMMARY:

The Retail Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the technical aspects of medication distribution and pharmacy operations, working within the Pharmacy Technician’s scope of practice, in accordance with the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) standards, and organizational policies. Working collaboratively with Retail Pharmacists, inpatient hospital pharmacy teams, and interprofessional partners, the Pharmacy Technician supports safe, accurate, timely dispensing and coordination of medications and medical devices for patients, and provides exceptional patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform technical verification of prescriptions within scope of practice, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legislation and organizational policies.
  • Prepare, package, and label medications, including unit-dose, compliance packaging, and specialty medications, and support compounding and reconstitution where permitted
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper handling and storage of medications, including controlled substances.
  • Assist with processing, transferring, and clarifying prescriptions, medication changes, and coordination of medication access
  • Assist in the operational management of pharmacy inventory, including ordering, expiry monitoring, stock rotation, stock level maintenance, and supporting loss prevention in accordance with established procedures and criteria.
  • Support the preparation, education and coordination of medical devices and supplies (e.g., inhalers, injection devices, glucose monitoring supplies, enteral or specialty products)
  • Communicate operational issues related to prescription coverage, medication or device availability, and workflow constraints to the pharmacist for clinical assessment and resolution.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy and health information legislation.
  • Work collaboratively with retail and hospital pharmacy teams to support safe and efficient services.
  • Support regulatory inspections, audits, and accreditation processes as required
  • Provide clear and respectful communication to patients regarding technical aspects of prescriptions, referring all clinical questions, assessments, and therapeutic decisions to the pharmacist
  • Respond to inquiries from hospital teams related to prescription status, dispensing timelines, and operational coordination, escalating clinical issues to the pharmacist as required.
  • Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Diploma from an accredited Pharmacy technician Program
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a community or outpatient pharmacy environment
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

This posting is for an existing position. Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.


Please note that according to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

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