Pharmacy Technician

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Effective January 1, 2020, the correct salary range for this position will be $951.76 to $1,123.01 per week in compliance with OPSEU collective agreement provisions.

Ministry of the Solicitor General, Maplehurst Correctional Complex, seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical services in a maximum-security correctional facility.

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About the job

In this role, you will provide technical assistance and support to the pharmacist in the following:

• Receive, process and fill prescriptions
• Review drug alerts, prepare bulk solutions, pre-package and label medications/prescriptions
• Monitor the quantity of supplies and expiry dates
• Maintain records and statistics (e.g., inventory levels, month-end reports, usage, and drug distribution)
• Update patient medication profiles using a computerized drug distribution system
• Document in patients' health care records in accordance to the Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards and ministry policy
• Ensure pharmacy practices are aligned with the security requirements of the institution

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are a registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of drug theory, evidence-based pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities, community pharmacy resources and the Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards
• You have knowledge of controlled drug designations and related record maintenance procedures
• You have knowledge of metrology and arithmetic, and the use of the system of weights and measures to fill prescriptions accurately
• You can interpret and apply relevant legislation (i.e., Regulated Health Care Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act) to ensure health care services are provided within legislative requirements

Computer Skills

• You can use computerized order entry and manual pharmacy record keeping systems
• You are experienced in inventory control systems to order medications and/or supplies
• You are proficient in computers software, including word-processing, e-mail and spreadsheets applications

Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

• You can ensure prescription parameters are within therapeutic guidelines and comply with relevant policy and standards when processing medication orders
• You can recognize and document any unusual trends in drug usage
• You can identify and discuss discrepancies in products supplied, and report to the manager on situations requiring attention

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can respond to inquiries and exercise sensitivity when communicating with staff and patients
• You can provide explanations on the use of medications and side-effects
• You can prepare reports on drug usage, data and correspondence

Hours of Work

• The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in the pharmacy unit that provides 7 days per week service, up to 16 hours a day

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• C-CL-143261/19

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.