JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the licensed Registered Pharmacy Technician will assist with tasks within their full scope of practice to ensure smooth operations of the pharmacy. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Assist the pharmacist in maintaining federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) and practices to their full professional scope

·       Assist the pharmacist in entering prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll), and filling/billing such prescriptions

·       Schedule patients for repeat medications

·       Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.

·       Assist the pharmacist in preparing compounding sheets for the preparation of medication

·       Assists the pharmacist in programming infusion pumps for medication delivery and preparing other devices

·       Assist the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law. 

·       Receive and transcribe verbal prescriptions as permitted by provincial pharmacy college regulations from prescribers ensuring prescription completeness; and provide prescription transfers

·       Package and dispense prescription medications after a pharmacist has confirmed clinical appropriateness of therapy including:

o   confirming accuracy, completeness and final check of compounded sterile products & prepared prescriptions prepared for release (i.e. correct patient, drug dosage form/route, dose, doctor, etc.)

o   Perform a quality assessment on the prescription or compounded sterile product, including but not limited to the absence of particulate matter and container integrity

o   Ensures prescriptions and/or compounding products are matched to the right delivery just prior to shipping

·       Assists the pharmacist in maintaining accurate and appropriate inventory levels including reviewing expiry dates and proper stock rotation

·       Follows established procedures for drug and supply procurement and maintains appropriate and accurate inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs, solutions, and supplies

·       Performs physical inventories and cycle counts according to (P&Ps)

·       Understands the pharmacy operation which may require performing other duties as assigned.

·       Report adverse events per Policies and Procedures

·       Liaise collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to patient support program personnel, clinic and nursing staff, scheduling team

·       Contributes to maintaining a clean and tidy work environment

·       Understands the pharmacy operation which may require performing other duties as assigned

·       Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs and department/branch meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

·       To perform this job successfully, as an individual, one must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

·       Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Training

·       Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is required

·       Licensed and in good standing with Provincial College of Pharmacist

Experience

·       Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or specialty pharmacy setting is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

·       Strong organizational skills

·       Strong computer skills (word processing, database and spreadsheet programs etc)

·       Strong attention to detail within a fast-paced environment

·       Experience with Kroll computer software

·       Strong communication skills via phone/email and in person

·       Ability to multitask and work well in a team environment

·       Motivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independently

·       Strong attention to detail