Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Aseptic Pharmacist in Canada"

QUALIFICATIONS * Pharmacy Assistant course from a recognized program * Other combination of education and experience may be considered * Evidence of ability to pass and maintain pharmacy technician or pharmacy assistant verification validation * Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within the Prairie Mountain Health * Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology * Demonstrated leadership * Demonstrated written and oral communication skills * Ability to prioritize in a changing environment * Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills * Ability to display independent judgment * Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population * Ability to respect and promote confidentiality * Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis POSITION SUMMARY: The Pharmacy Assistant shall be accountable to the location manager and is responsible for performing the technical functions necessary for the general day-to-day operation of the department; replenishing Pyxis med stations (where applicable), filling prescriptions, checking prepared medications for accuracy, entering patient information, running reports, maintaining records, sterile and non-sterile compounding, providing technical assistance in stock-flow control, training new pharmacy staff and performing other related duties as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES: Overview: General 1. Enters patient information into the applicable computer system for profile updates, label generation and charging purposes. Examples of information entered are: inpatient and outpatient refills, chemotherapy orders and leave of absence orders. 2. Generates patient specific reports (i.e. labels, profiles) 3. Generates and reviews selected non-patient specific reports (i.e. outpatient, inventory, statistical, narcotic, Pyxis). Reviews and adjusts reports and follows up with Pharmacist when necessary 4. Sorts and processes medications returned to pharmacy (i.e. return bin). Records, credits and returns medication to the stock location or discards medication 5. Assembles, files and maintains departmental records (i.e. prescriptions, patient profiles) 6. Performs intermediate checks on prepared medications for accuracy as per departmental procedure (i.e. strip packaged medications) 7. Directs inquiries from phone calls and visitors as applicable 8. Performs inspections of medication storage areas in pharmacy and on the nursing units for appropriate storage, cleanliness and expiry dates 9. Trains new pharmacy Assistants 10. Delivers medications to appropriate nursing units 11. Accumulates data and maintains records for departmental statistics (i.e. workload) 12. Handles cytotoxic and biological products 13. Orders stationary supplies 14. Monitors expiry of medications Inpatient Dispensing 15. Fills prescriptions by selecting the medication, placing it into an appropriate container and affixing the label to the container 16. Performs extemporaneous compounding as required and maintains manufacturing records 17. Prepares medications for delivery or shipping as required 18. Stores and maintains records of patients’ medications from home 19. Counts and records quantity of narcotics on hand 20. Fills stock medication requisitions 21. Assists the Pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions 22. Issues and delivers controlled drugs and maintains records to non-Pyxis areas. Participates in inventory reconciliation PYXIS (where applicable) 23. Runs Pyxis reports daily at the Pyxis console and assigns new patient specific medications to Pyxis med stations as required 24. Selects medications from stock for refill and loads Pyxis med stations 25. Loads assigned medications, refills standard medications and unloads medications without orders at Pyxis med stations 26. Responds to stock out bulletins, stock critical low bulletins, picks medication and refills the medication at Pyxis med stations 27. Checks and replenishes ward stock at each nursing unit 28. Maintains adequate supply of strip packaged medications for ward replenishment 29. Assists in maintaining appropriate medications and inventory in the Pyxis med stations 30. Empties Pyxis and non-Pyxis return bins and returns inventory 31. Checks expiry dates, inspects drug storage areas, maintains ward stock lists and organizes and labels cupboards Sterile Services 32. Assembles medications and supplies required for patient specific and bulk sterile compounding 33. Assists in the preparation of sterile products, using aseptic technique, in the Horizontal Laminar Flow Hood, and Biological Safety Cabinets. 34. Performs batch and patient specific sterile compounding (i.e. adult Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), pediatric TPN, large and small volume parenterals, chemotherapy, epidurals) 35. Prepares sterile compounds 36. Stocks sterile room with supplies Inventory 37. Maintains adequate inventory levels 38. Receives and verifies incoming drug shipments 39. Reconciles invoices and credits 40. Orders non-stock supplies 41. Fills order request from non-contract purchasers 42. Maintains pertinent inventory records 43. Processes month-end and year-end 44. Sends expired goods to vendors for credit 45. Reconciles inventory issues Database Management 46. Enters medication and financial information into the Pyxis, BDM and Logibec databases 47. Monitors and tests pharmacy interface systems 48. Reviews, updates and maintains the formulary in response to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics recommendations upon Regional Medical Advisory Committee (RMAC) approval 49. Analyzes system reports and staff feedback to determine inventory levels 50. Oversees the building of Pyxis med stations 51. Resolves system issues Secondary Hospital Site & Remote Locations 52. Fills and sends orders to facilities 53. Receives expired stock from contract facilities, sorts and catalogues the stock according to manufacturer/wholesaler then records which facility the stock belongs to and ships expired goods to the appropriate vendor 54. Divides credit invoice amounts and provides an itemized list along with a credit total to each facility 55. Prepares and updates ward stock sheet lists 56. Heat seals (blister packs) controlled drug stock for use at the facilities 57. Checks controlled drug sheets for error/omissions and makes arrangements to have them completed/corrected. Files and stores sheets as required by the College of Pharmacists 58. Checks expiry dates of products 59. Other duties as assigned

Job Details RHA Job Number: GO-00752628 Number of Vacancies: 1 Profession: Pharmacy Technician Organization: Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Facility Name: CARE SERVICES - REGINA Department: ONCOLOGY PHARMACY SERVICES Employment Type: Temporary Employment Term: Full Time Posting Date: February 29, 2024 Closing Date: February 28, 2025 17:00 Hours of Work: Shift Information: Days108.78 hours per 3 week rotation: 14 shifts of 7.77 hours Rate of Pay: Pay Band 5 $31.113 to $36.334 (5 step range) Union: SGEU-SCA Job Description Reporting to the Site Manager Oncology Pharmacy Services and working under the direct supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Technician, the Pharmacy Technician provides technical pharmacy services to the patients and clients of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The incumbent is responsible for integration of daily operational activities without supervision as a member of the pharmacy team. Oncology pharmacy services in a Tertiary Cancer Centre requires performing to the technician's full scope of Job Qualifications Required QualificationsLicensed with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP)Pharmacy Technician certificate or diplomaExperienceNo previous experience Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to effectively communicate factual information both orally and in writing.Ability to remain focused in an environment of numerous distractions and interruptions.Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applicationsHuman relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.Knowledge and training in aseptic technique and sterile product preparation.Knowledge of the legal requirements set forth by the provincial regulatory body for pharmacies, pharmacists and technicians.Maintain confidentiality.Moderate Judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives.Strong attention to detail.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent tasks in various stages of completion according to priorities collaboratively set by the pharmacy team. Additional Information Expected Start Date: March 12, 2024Expected Up To Date: November 7, 2024FTE: 1.00This posting will remain Open until Filled. Organization & Community EMPLOYER: Saskatchewan Cancer Agency COMMUNITY: Regina HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 0 COMMUNITY WEBSITE: http://tourismregina.com/ Community Description Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 250,000. According to MacLean's Best Communities in Canada 2019, Regina came in second in the Prairies and 74th across the country, scoring well in population growth, commute, amenities and culture. Regina was Canada’s 33rd fastest-growing community in 2019, adding 12.7 per cent more residents over the past five years. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. The United Nations have awarded Regina as a ‘Tree City of the World’ for the second year in a row.

Home Careers @ Guelph Current Opportunities Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Forbes Ranks U of G Among Canada's Top Employers Pharmacy Technician Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre Temporary Part-Time (Less than 24 hours a week) Please apply by completing the OVC Part-Time Application form. You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume saved as ONE file. The OVC HSC requires a Pharmacy Technician to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to the patients of the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre (OVC HSC) and to provide drugs and information to our clinicians, hospital staff, students, clients, referring veterinarians and the research community, while following laws and regulations and OVC HSC policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be accountable for a variety of duties and responsibilities including dispensing pharmaceuticals under a Pharmacist's/clinician's supervision pursuant to a prescription; issuing non-prescription drugs; maintaining relevant records and preparing reports; suggesting alternate availabilities for patient’s convenience; stocking, restocking and monitoring drug supplies in ward areas including automated dispensing machines (Omnicells), and removing and returning expired stock to companies for credit; ensuring all medications are under proper storage conditions; preparing products requiring specialized techniques including intravenous admixtures, parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy; specialty compounding of pharmaceuticals including bulk external liquids, small and large volume parenterals, sterile eye drops, oral liquids; repackaging manufacturer supplied items or bulk compounded items into smaller units for use throughout the hospital; ordering drugs and related items in accordance with University of Guelph purchasing policies; and will provide cross functional guidance to new technicians and non-pharmacy staff. The incumbent will be cross trained in other technical and non-technical areas of the Health Sciences Centre. The incumbent will be assigned to work in a variety of service areas based on operational requirements. Requirements for the position include: Graduation from a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training program (RPhT certification preferred), plus up to two (2) years of practical experience in a hospital or a retail pharmacy setting. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of: aseptic technique; experience in pharmaceutical compounding; experience in preparation of injectable chemotherapy drugs; proficiency with pharmacy computer systems and hospital information systems is required as is proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as are excellent time management and conflict management skills and the ability to work independently and in a team. The incumbent will be required to work 7-hour day shifts of variable start times with occasional possibility of evenings or weekends as per operational requirements. Part-time Positions Hourly rate $27.43 - $ 37.13 per hour* *Tentative evaluation. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Search form Search Human ResourcesSearchSearch Current Opportunities Animal Housing Pharmacy Technician (current page) Registered Veterinary Technician (Large Animal Ward) Client Services Clerk Dispatcher Food and Hospitality Services Assistant Casual Campus Safety Attendant Hospital Assistant Radiation Therapist (RT) Registered Veterinary Technician ​Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Administrative Assistant Advancement Events Coordinator Assistant Vice-President, School of Continuing Studies Associate Vice President, Advancement Custodian Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Director, Ontario Veterinary College Advancement Educational Developer, Indigenous Knowledges and Pedagogies Executive Assistant Facilities Technician Facility Operator Management Trainee Program (Intern) Human Resources Consultant Associate Kitchen Assistant Knowledge Mobilization Manager Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance & Continuous Improvement Manager, Network Infrastructure On-Line Quality Assurance Specialist Research Associate III, Ontology, Metadata, and Vocabulary Specialist Second Class Operating Engineer Vice President, Research and Innovation Printer-friendly versionPDF version Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Print this page

POSTING DATE: November 25, 2022 POSTING #178-23 (CUPE Service) HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE NOTICE OF VACANCY POSITION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (Shifts: 8-hours, Days, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change) Primary Site: Stratford Regular Part-time POSITION SUMMARY: Performs duties, as required, in conjunction with the pharmacists and pharmacy leadership, for the efficient operation of the pharmacy department. Travel among sites and being part of an on-call rotation is required on a regularly scheduled basis. REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Regional Pharmacy Services DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible SALARY: $33.42 to $35.45 per hour QUALIFICATIONS:Education:- Registered with Ontario College of Pharmacists - Diploma from a recognized CollegeExperience:- Three years hospital pharmacy practice experience preferredAbilities: - Organized and self directed, including the ability to multitask- Works well as a team member and with other health care professionals- Able to work independently, with initiative and within structured guidelines- Good written and verbal communication skills- Computer literate, including the Meditech System- Well developed pharmaceutical calculation skills and knowledge of trade/generic drug names- Experienced aseptic technique and handling of chemotherapeutic agents- Experienced in drug order entry- Knowledgeable of drug distribution systems- Familiar with narcotic and controlled drug legislation and its application to the hospital setting- Experienced with drug purchasing and inventory control- Ability to travel among sites as required- Ability to participate in a regular on-call rotation as required- Ability to keep up-to-date with technological advance- In possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel among sites APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.