Pharmacy Technician - Temporary Full-Time (Multi-site)

at  Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare

Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering the best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

• Registered Pharmacy Technician designation from the Ontario College of Pharmacists

DESIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

• Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician’s Course, Community College level.
• Certification in Sterile IV Chemotherapy & IV Admixture Preparation.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

• Recent Hospital Pharmacy (within the previous 2 years) experience including drug distribution, chemotherapy and IV admixture OR willingness to train
• Studentship practicum experience will be considered

• Performs all tasks related to dispensing for Pharmacists; i.e. prescription order entry, chemotherapy preparation, sterile IV preparation and regular prescription dispensing, including all labelling and record keeping.
• Performs Independent Double Check (IDC) on all medications including chemotherapeutics and sterile IV preparations prepared by other pharmacy technicians.
• Delivers medications around the hospital to various departments
• Receives purchase orders - adds appropriate supplies and amount into computer inventory, print, and put away
• Performs purchasing process for all pharmaceuticals and supplies required.
• Calls in purchase orders
• Puts labels on patient medication records (labels pre-made by pharmacy staff)
• Collect doctor’s and nurse’s requisitions from various departments
• Collects blue and red bins from various departments and deliver back to correct department
• Ensures adult emergency box has no expired supplies
• Assists with clerical duties (i.e. filing) as directed
• All other duties as assigned.