Pharmacy Technician

As a Regulated Health 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.

• 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.
• 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 – 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 Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) is mandatory.
• 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.
• Familiar with basic inventory skills related to storage, security and legal issues.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable, accessible vehicle required.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.