Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pharmacy Operations

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning.

Pharmacy Services is currently looking for enthusiastic and dependable Pharmacy Technicians to join their team! The Pharmacy Technician contributes to the patient experience through the delivery of pharmaceutical care with an emphasis on excellence in service. This position plays a vital role in the efficient operations of LHSC's Pharmacy Services.

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the technical aspects of drug distribution within their functional area. This includes:

• Preparing sterile and non-sterile extemporaneous products
• Entering drug orders into the computer
• Packaging products
• Purchasing drugs
• Customer relations
• Processing prescriptions
• Billing and reconciliation
• Narcotic inventory control
• Drug studies
• Liaising with nursing staff on the patient care units

The Pharmacy Technician checks prescriptions in compliance with regulations for Registered Pharmacy Technicians.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• One (1) year recent hospital pharmacy experience (including unit dose and IV admixture) and/or community pharmacy experience preferred
• Recent experience with Pharmacy Information Systems, Cerner and/or Kroll system preferred
• Knowledge and recent experience of drug insurance plans (including Trillium and other Ministry of Health programs, inventory management and billing/reconciliation functions) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and initiative to work independently
• Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with patients and other health care professionals as an effective team member
• Demonstrated advanced accuracy and attention to detail are essential, particularly in regard to computer order entry, mathematical calculations, IV admixture, compounding and prescription filling
• Demonstrated ability to remain resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed.

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements.

LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.