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Registered Pharmacy Technician
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
Whitby, CAN
Temporary
Entry
Onsite
4 days ago
Pharmacy TechnicianInventory ManagementVaccine Storage and HandlingData EntryOntario Public Health StandardsOrganizational Skills
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Pharmacy TechnicianInventory ManagementVaccine Storage and Handling
About the Role
The Region of Durham seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician to manage pharmaceutical and vaccine inventory, distribution, and quality control in a public health setting.
Key Skills for This Role
Pharmacy TechnicianInventory ManagementVaccine Storage and HandlingData EntryOntario Public Health StandardsOrganizational Skills
Responsibilities
- Order and receive products from the Ontario Government Pharmacy Medical Supplies Services (OGPMSS) and contracted suppliers
- Ensure optimal stock levels are maintained
- Implement quality control measures
- Transport pharmaceuticals and vaccines in accordance with protocols to alternate locations as required
- Ensure accurate data entry within the provincial inventory database system(s)
- Conduct perpetual vaccine and pharmaceutical inventory management including cycle counting, order, distribution, and return processes
- Generate reports of vaccine/pharmaceutical distribution and vaccine cold chain inspections
- Participate on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects as assigned
- Ensure routine equipment maintenance is scheduled and maintain documentation
- Respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours as required
Requirements
- Pharmacy Technician Diploma from an accredited Community College
- Certificate of Registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Previous experience in a Pharmacy Technician position, preferably in a public health setting
- Proficient computer and data entry skills
- Knowledge of vaccine storage and handling guidelines
- Sound knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards and applicable legislation
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent decision making skills, tact, professionalism, sound judgement and conflict management
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently with minimal supervision
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Population Health, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for ensuring publicly funded pharmaceuticals and vaccines are dispensed, distributed, transported, stored and handled properly.
- We have permanent full and part time positions as well as a temporary full time position.
Responsibilities
- Order and receive products from the Ontario Government Pharmacy Medical Supplies Services (OGPMSS) and contracted suppliers
- Ensure optimal stock levels are maintained
- Implement quality control measures
- Transport pharmaceuticals and vaccines in accordance with protocols and guidance to alternate locations as required
- Ensure accurate data entry within the provincial inventory database system(s)
- Conduct perpetual vaccine and pharmaceutical inventory management which includes the cycle counting, order, distribution, and return processes
- Generate reports of vaccine/pharmaceutical distribution and vaccine cold chain inspections
- Participate on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned
- Ensure routine equipment maintenance is scheduled and maintain documentation
- Respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours as required
Qualifications
- A Pharmacy Technician Diploma from an accredited Community College
- Certificate of Registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Previous experience in a Pharmacy Technician position, preferably in a public health setting
- Proficient computer and data entry skills
- Knowledge of vaccine storage and handling guidelines
- Sound knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards and practical application of technical/professional requirements as defined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and applicable legislation
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi task and meet competing deadlines
- Excellent decision making skills exercising tact, professionalism, sound judgement and conflict management
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information effectively
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- An open and respectful approach to engaging colleagues with diverse perspectives
Additional Information
- Current injection certification is considered an asset as is experience with programs such as Panorama and COVax.
- Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date.
Pay
- CAD 37.86 per hour
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