The successful candidate will be assigned to work in acute care healthcare facilities.

Hours of Work

• Shifts are primarily 8 hours in length
• Flexible to work all shifts (Days, Evenings and Nights) including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays)

Position Summary

• The Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing technical tasks related to drug distribution in the hospital

Duties and Responsibilities

• Medication distribution to patient care areas, utilizing automated dispensing cabinets and central pharmacy automation.
• Perform best possible medication history with patients to facilitate medication reconciliation.
• Unit dose drug distribution including the preparation and delivery of IV medications.
• Directing patient queries to areas accordingly
• Issuing and delivering narcotics/controlled drugs to the patient care areas.
• Maintaining the department's drug inventory control system and maintaining appropriate records in keeping with pharmacy regulations and established procedures.
• Assist Clinical Pharmacists as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Must have unit dose and IV administrative experience.
• Previous related experience in a health care environment.
• Familiarity with pharmacy automation is considered an asset.
• Must be able to take direction from Pharmacists.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past one (1) year or negative chest x-ray within the past five (5) years
• Proof of current CPR (BCLS-HCP) for Healthcare Providers
• Proof of N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate with a date of issue in the last two years
• Completion of Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training Program
• All new hires at Carecor Health Services must successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire.

Carecor Health Services is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If  you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.