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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a permanent full-time Pharmacy Technician at the Labrador Health Centre, working Monday to Friday, 75 hours bi-weekly, with standby possibly required. The role handles technical pharmacy operations for acute and long-term care clients. Pay is $28.85 to $31.85 per hour plus the Labrador allowance, with incentives such as a signing bonus up to $16,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, store and distribute medication in an institutional pharmacy
  • Dispense pharmaceuticals and fill prescriptions
  • Prepare IV solutions and handle hazardous drugs
  • Manage inventory, purchasing and receiving
  • Enter patient and prescription information into pharmacy software

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from an approved Pharmacy Technician program or bridging program
  • Current registration with the NL Pharmacy Board
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Keyboarding and computer skills
  • High alertness and concentration
  • Satisfactory certificate of conduct

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Employer posting date
2024-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsNewfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board registration
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyPharmacy Technician
Perks mentionedRelocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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HeadquartersSt. John's
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Job description

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador Health Centre

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LHC DRUG PROCUREMENT & D
Permanent Full-time

55734POS

HoursMonday – Friday; 75 hours bi-weekly (Standby may be required)
SalaryCGHSP29 of the NAPE HS salary scales (CAD28.85 - CAD31.85 per hour) plus the Applicable Labrador Allowance.

The following incentives may be applicable:

  • Signing bonus up to $16,000
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Student Bursary up to $10,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
*Subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.

Competition NumberVAC0003511
Posted Date2024-11-06
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

Reporting to a Clinical Pharmacist, the primary purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from a recognized (approved) Pharmacy Technician Program and or successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program;
  • Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board as a Pharmacy Technician is required
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills.
  • Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks
  • Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
  • A Pharmacy Technician skills test may be administered
  • A satisfactory record of work performance is required
  • The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to):

  • Responsible for the technical tasks of pharmacy operations including the preparation, storage and distribution of medication in an institutional pharmacy related to acute care and long-term care clients
  • Duties include dispensing of pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering narcotics, preparation of I.V. solutions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding and record keeping
  • Responsibilities in inventory maintenance, purchasing and receiving; repackaging medications for ward stock and nursing home format; data collection and reporting; clerical duties;
  • Input patient, third party and prescription information into pharmacy computer software including associated on-line adjudication and/or manual third-party billings;
  • Handle and prepare hazardous drugs appropriately including the preparation of intravenous chemotherapy; prepare extemporaneous admixtures;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

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