Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador Health Centre
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LHC DRUG PROCUREMENT & D
Permanent Full-time
55734POS
Hours 75 Hours bi-weekly, Monday - Friday (Standby may be required)
Salary CGHSP29 of the NAPE HS salary scales (CAD28.85 - CAD31.85 per hour) plus the Applicable Labrador Allowance
Competition Number VAC0003014
Posted Date 2024-10-29
Closing Date 2024-11-04
Demands, duties, qualifications
Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the Pharmacy Department
Qualifications:
? Graduation from high school or equivalent;
? Graduation from a recognized (approved) Pharmacy Technician Program and or successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program;
? Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board as a Pharmacy Technician
? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
? Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
? Demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills.
? Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks
? Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
? A Pharmacy Technician skills test may be administered
? A satisfactory record of work performance is required
? The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):
? Responsible for the technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long term care clients
? Duties include dispensing of pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering narcotics, preparation of I.V. solutions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping
? Responsibilities in inventory maintenance, purchasing and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format; data collection and reporting; clerical duties;
? Input patient, third party and prescription information into pharmacy computer software including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual third party billings;
? Handle and prepare hazardous drugs appropriately including the preparation of intravenous chemotherapy; prepare extemporaneous admixtures;
? Perform other related duties as required.