POSTING DATE:  May 22, 2024                                                                                                           POSTING # 233-24 (CUPE Service)

 

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE 

NOTICE OF VACANCY

 

POSITION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

 (Shifts: 8-hours, Days, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change)

Primary Site: Stratford

Regular Part-Time B* x2

          *Part-time B commitment: 22.5 hours in a 2 week period 

Shifts: 12-hour shifts, Days and Nights, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change)

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Pharmacy Technician is delegated, and is accountable for the dispensing and compounding of drugs, as outlined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (1991). Certain duties are supervised by a Pharmacist to ensure efficient operation of the Department.

Performs duties, as required, in conjunction with the pharmacists and pharmacy leadership, for the efficient operation of the pharmacy department. Travel among sites and being part of an on-call rotation is required on a regularly scheduled basis.

 

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Regional Pharmacy Services

 

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible 

 

SALARY: $31.97 to $34.02 per hour

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

- Registered with Ontario College of Pharmacists 

- Diploma from a recognized College

Experience:

- Three years hospital pharmacy practice experience preferred

Abilities: 

- Organized and self directed, including the ability to multitask

- Works well as a team member and with other health care professionals

- Able to work independently, with initiative and within structured guidelines

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- Computer literate, including the Meditech System

- Well developed pharmaceutical calculation skills and knowledge of trade/generic drug names

- Experienced aseptic technique and handling of chemotherapeutic agents

- Experienced in drug order entry

- Knowledgeable of drug distribution systems

- Familiar with narcotic and controlled drug legislation and its application to the hospital setting

- Experienced with drug purchasing and inventory control

- Ability to travel among sites as required

- Ability to participate in a regular on-call rotation as required

- Ability to keep up-to-date with technological advance

- In possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel among sites

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

 

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

 

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

As part of our commitment to the health asmnd safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received all required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.