The Royal Mental Health Centre
Pharmacy Technician (Casual)
NewPayCompetitive
LocationOttawa/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
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- All aspects of Pharmacy Technician tasks as defined in the NAPRA Standards Practice for Pharmacy Technician practice from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
- Understand and operate Meditech and Kroll Pharmacy software, Omnicell XT, OCRA, PacMed, and all systems supporting the dispensing and distribution function.u00A0
- Participate in the distribution process and Pharmacy support responsibilities.
- Participate in Medication Reconciliation Activities.
- Packaging and delivery of pharmaceutical products to patient care units or other facilities as needed; may require lifting boxes of varying weights ranging from 1 u2013 20 lbs.
- Packaging, preparation and ensuring shipment of products as required.
- Communicate performance and quality standards expectations to fellow teammates (technicians and Pharmacy support personnel).
- Ensure the proper flow and documentation of prescription distribution is followed at all times.
- Ensure appropriate quality controls are in place and communicate to pharmacy teams and facility partners in situations in which quality may have been compromised.
- Utilize good communication skills and possess the ability to multi-task.
- Carry out duties according to procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.
- Be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of daily job duties and responsibilities.
- Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
- Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royalu2019s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy
- Other duties as assigned.
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) is mandatory. u00A0
- Previous hospital experience is an asset.
- Experienced in performing pharmaceutical calculations.
- Familiar with commonly used health care terminology.
- Professional attitude, honest and dependable.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Attentive to details.
- Customer-service oriented.
- Familiar with the pharmacy law, ethics, conduct related law, privacy and liability issues within pharmacy settings.
- Must successfully complete standard training upon hire, i.e. pharmacy systems, applicable technology, etc. u00A0
- Familiar with basic inventory skills related to storage, security and legal issues.
- Valid Ontario driveru2019s license and reliable, accessible vehicle required.
- English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression reading and writing.u00A0 Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.u00A0
As a Regulated Heath Professional under the Regulated Health Professions Act, Pharmacy Technicians will provide services within their scope of practice in collaboration with and under the guidance of Registered Pharmacists.u00A0Duties: u00A0The following essential duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive:Qualifications:About the company
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is made up of: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre: A 284-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa, Ontario. The Brockville Mental Health Centre: A specialized 183-bed mental health fa...