Pharmacy Technician (WEST 5th)
Job Description
Job title: Pharmacy Technician (WEST 5th)
Company: St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
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 Accreditiation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, OR graduation from an OCP recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program
- Completing courses and exams necessary to become an Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) – registered Pharmacy Technician within timelines established by the pharmacy department
- 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
Expected salary:
Location: Hamilton, ON
Job date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 01:54:03 GMT
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