Pharmacy technician – Pharmacy
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Pharmacy Operations team based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Pharmacy technician. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Pharmacy Operations team is leading mental health teaching hospital, specializing in addiction and psychiatric care. It integrate pharmacy services with clinical care to enhance patient outcomes in mental health and addiction recovery. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Team: Pharmacy Operations team
Position: Pharmacy technician – Pharmacy
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $33.19 – $38.24 hourly
Employment Type: Full time
Job Category: OPSEU
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Requisition ID: 2508
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the French and English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completed a recognized Pharmacy Technician program
Experience: Candidates should have at least one year of experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate effective organization and time management skills, perform duties with flexibility and a high degree of accuracy
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be registered as a Part A Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- The candidates should have previous experience in a hospital environment and  experience with computerized systems
- The candidates should have good knowledge of pharmacy practices and pharmacy mathematics
- The candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and the patient population
- The candidates should be bilingual in French and English and proficient in a second language
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide technical functions related to the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medication to inpatients and outpatient clinics using a computerized distribution system
- The candidates should be able to perform unit-dose dispensing and maintain ward stock to ensure proper medication availability, manage the delivery of medication efficiently and accurately
- The candidates should be able to handle purchasing and inventory control activities to maintain optimal stock levels, compound pharmaceutical products following established guidelines and safety protocols
- The candidates should be able to monitor medication usage, check expiry dates, and maintain proper storage conditions
- The candidates should be able to ensure pharmacy equipment is maintained and functioning correctly, audit and report discrepancies in medication inventory and distribution
- The candidates should be able to provide outpatient dispensing services, support and participate in mentorship programs for learners within the pharmacy department
- The candidates should be able to contribute to risk management, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives, practice to the full scope of a Pharmacy Technician, including performing independent double-checking duties
- The candidates should be able to follow all Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations, professional standards, and corporate policies, work collaboratively in a diverse and team-oriented environment
- The candidates should be able to comply with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements while performing their duties, perform additional tasks as assigned by the department or program
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.