POSTING DATE: April 9, 2021                                          POSTING # 220-21 (CUPE Service)
EXPIRY DATE: April 16, 2021

                                            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
Casual

POSITION SUMMARY: 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: $27.90 to $29.62 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 advances
-In possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel among sites

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

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.