Posted 5 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to process and compound medication orders that a pharmacist has already reviewed and approved. The work covers receiving prescriptions, preparing and checking dispensed prescriptions, entering drug and patient information in the pharmacy system, and stock maintenance. Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
Responsibilities:
- Process and compound prescriptions approved by a pharmacist
- Receive and verify verbal and written prescriptions from practitioners
- Check the accuracy of dispensed prescriptions
- Enter drug and personal health information in the pharmacy system
- Maintain stock levels and perform clerical duties
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, or equivalent
- Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to keyboard and organize work
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Pharmacy Technician registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Colu |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy Technician |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope/standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.
Processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist. Receives verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic. Prepares, processes and compounds prescriptions. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries and/or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions. Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence. Transfers prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies. Enters and ensures the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system. Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to keyboard.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
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