Job Postings - Pharmacy Technicians

The Pharmacy Technician processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist, as well as receive verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensure that prescriptions are complete and authentic. *** Relocation allowance / assistance may be available for all this work opportunity!! ***

For more information: https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/prince-george/pharmacy-technician-bc-cancer-prince-george/909/31323213360

Temporary, Full-Time (Until December 30, 2022)

https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/vancouver/pharmacy-technician-bc-cancer-surrey/909/31001694480

https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/kelowna/pharmacy-technician-bc-cancer-kelowna/909/30016415440

$46,182.50 - $52,157.99 annually

The Pharmacy Services Unit of the Product Distribution Centre, a full-service inventory management and distribution facility, processes and supplies all medications to correctional centres throughout the province. The Regulated Pharmacy Technicians dispense and distribute prescription drugs, narcotics and controlled drugs, over-the-counter drugs and sundries and have independent authority, responsibility and liability to sign off on dispensed prescriptions.

As Pharmacy Technician, you reliably dispense and distribute pharmaceuticals to fill medication orders and prescriptions. Detail oriented, you verify orders to ensure accuracy, maintain paperwork and report discrepancies to your supervisor. As a graduate of a pharmacy technical program, you utilize your experience and knowledge to complete tasks while ensuring a high degree of confidentiality is preserved. In a fast paced environment, you work efficiently as a part of a team to complete a high volume of orders.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Qualifications for this role include:

Current Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia; operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope and standards of practice as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and relevant legislation, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a British Columbian pharmacy environment.

For more information and to apply online by June 27, 2022, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/88337

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services.

Position Job Description The Pharmacy Technician processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist, as well as receive verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensure that prescriptions are complete and authentic.

What you’ll do
Process clinically reviewed and approved medication orders for distribution to a patient.
Receive prescriptions (verbal and non-verbal) from practitioners and ensure that prescriptions are complete and authentic by performing duties such as verifying allergy status and/or demographics.
Prepare and process prescriptions by performing duties such as entering orders, counting, measuring, packaging or re-packaging medications and compounding various sterile pharmaceutical products, including hazardous drugs, according to established procedures. Pre-package oral, liquid and topical medications into unit-of-use format.
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.
Enter and ensure the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the pharmacy information system.

What you bring
Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
You are able to:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Deal with others effectively.
Carry out the duties of the position.
Keyboard.
Organize work.
Operate related equipment.