Licensed Pharmacy Technician

at  Southlake Regional Health Centre

COMPANY BIO

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

JOB SUMMARY

In collaboration with the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of clerical, pharmaceutical and other general duties in the Pharmacy and other areas. Functions include, sterile and non-sterile preparations, unit dose pre-packaging and drug distribution, narcotic issue, purchasing and receiving supplies, dispensing first dose unit doses, bin filling unit doses, refilling of automated dispensing cabinets, and extemporaneous preparations. Travel to offsite units, known as the RCU, to provide Omnicell refill and patient specific doses.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, communication and teamwork
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical arithmetic, pharmaceutical terminology
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Center.
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed by OCP, education obtained from an accredited Pharmacy technician program (CCAPP accredited = Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs).

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