Pharmacy Technician - (210632)

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope/standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards, and unit-specific protocols.

The Pharmacy Technician will:

1. Process medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist.
2. Receive verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensure that prescriptions are complete and authentic.
3. Prepare, process and compound prescriptions.
4. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries and/or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions.
5. Process prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence.
6. Transfer prescriptions to and receive prescriptions from other pharmacies.
7. Enter and ensure the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system.
8. Maintain stock levels and perform clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to keyboard.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.