On-site • Permanent • Full-time

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: Labrador Health Centre

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Labrador Grenfell Zone – LHC DRUG PROCUREMENT & D

Permanent Full-time 55734POS

Hours: Monday – Friday; 75 hours bi-weekly (Standby may be required)

Salary: CGHSP29 of the NAPE HS salary scales (CAD28.85 – CAD31.85 per hour) plus the Applicable Labrador Allowance.

The following incentives may be applicable:

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca

*Subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.

Competition Number: VAC0003511

Posted Date: 2024-11-06

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a recognized (approved) Pharmacy Technician Program and or successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program;
Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board as a Pharmacy Technician is required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills.
Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks
Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
A Pharmacy Technician skills test may be administered
A satisfactory record of work performance is required
The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):

Responsible for the technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long-term care clients
Duties include dispensing of pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering narcotics, preparation of I.V. solutions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping
Responsibilities in inventory maintenance, purchasing and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format; data collection and reporting; clerical duties;
Input patient, third party and prescription information into pharmacy computer software including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual third-party billings;
Handle and prepare hazardous drugs appropriately including the preparation of intravenous chemotherapy; prepare extemporaneous admixtures;
Perform other related duties as required.