Pharmacy Technician
- Classification: Pharmacy Technician
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 21-MAY-2024
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 03-JUN-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $31.13
- Maximum Salary: $38.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacy Technician.
Additional Required Qualifications:Prior hospital experience with a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to checking, sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding and all aspects of drug distribution such as ward stock, and narcotics. 2 years + experience in the last 5 years in pediatrics required. 2 years + experience and recent certification in sterile compounding and non-sterile compounding required or demonstrate active ability to be certified. 2 years + experience in the last 5 years in all aspects of Chemotherapy; including but not limited to receiving, embedded worksheet setup, recent certification for preparation, checking and medication distribution preferred. 1 year + Connect Care/Epic computer program experience preferred. Investigational and Special Access Drugs knowledge preferred. Experience with medication reconciliation in a clinical setting. Must be able to withstand long periods of sitting, standing and walking. It is a requirement to be able to work with chemotherapy and/or hazardous drugs. It is a requirement to be able to work at our NICU Satellite at Foothills Medical Center, Rotary Flames House or Pharmacy Oncology Satellite. It is a requirement to be able to work all shifts including on-call duty (2245-0700). Must have excellent organizational, problem-solving and decision-making ability. Must be self-motivated and demonstrate an excellent customer service attitude. Applications without the resume and cover letter attached may not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent ACH experience is preferred. Active membership with a pharmacy professional organization such as PTSA and/or CAPhO is preferred. Preference given to individuals with recent pediatric and/or oncology experience. Connect Care/Epic WIP and WAM experience will be viewed as an asset as will current chemotherapy IV certification status. Experience with medication reconciliation in a clinical setting. 6 months + experience in retail pharmacy setting preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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