Posted 25 months ago
Pharmacy Technician
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (Central Zone) is hiring a temporary call-in Pharmacy Technician at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre. The work covers filling and checking prescriptions, compounding and IV preparation, medication packaging, narcotics record keeping and stocking nursing units. Shifts are called as needed, weekend work may be required, and pay is CAD 29.39 to 32.45 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Fill and check prescriptions and label medications
- Prepare IV solutions, including chemotherapy
- Restock nursing units and deliver narcotics and medications
- Maintain narcotics and medication records
- Complete BPMH collections and assigned duties
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or bridging program
- Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board
- Experience with unit dose and computerized top-up programs
- Experience with Meditech and strong keyboarding skills
- Satisfactory work performance, attendance and RCMP or police certificate of conduct
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2024-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 50 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board registration |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy Technician |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 995 |
| Zone: Central Zone Location: James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre Pharmacy Technician Central Zone - JPM Drug Procurement Temp Call-In |
|---|
| Hours | Called as needed (Shift Work) |
| Salary | CGP29 (CAD29.39 - CAD32.45 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0001471 |
| Posted Date | 2024-10-08 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible and accountable for the technical functions of pharmacy operations. Duties include measuring, packaging & labelling pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling and checking prescriptions, delivering narcotics and other medications, preparation of IV solutions including chemotherapy, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding, record keeping/maintenance for narcotics and other medications, BPMH collections and other assigned duties. Work is challenging and requires accuracy. Computer skills are required to perform most duties. The Pharmacy Technician may also be required to perform OH&S duties related to the new hazardous drugs standards. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. |
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