Posted 8 days ago
Pharmacy technician (2228) at cbhssjb
@ Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)
Waskaganish, Quebec
Overview
The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) is hiring a full-time pharmacy technician to support the pharmacist in pharmaceutical care, inventory, staff training and prescription distribution across its hub pharmacies and dispensaries. The role requires a DCS in pharmacy technology and fluency in English and French, with Cree as an asset.
Responsibilities:
- Support the pharmacist in pharmaceutical care
- Initiate medication reconciliation (MedRec)
- Collaborate on pharmacy inventory and supply management
- Train and orient technical staff
- Manage prescriptions, drug preparation and service
Requirements summary:
- DCS in pharmacy technology from a recognized school
- Fluent in English and French
- Fluency in Cree is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French, Cree |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy technology |
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Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)
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SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Under the hierarchical authority of the head pharmacist, and the functional authority of the assistant to the head and the pharmacist coordinator of the pole pharmacy, and in compliance with regulations, standards of practice and any other related documents, the person assigned to this position provides technical and administrative support to the pharmacist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care and services.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
The pharmacy technician will be called upon to develop responsibilities according to the following profiles:
• Patient care profile:
- Support the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care.
- Initiate medication reconciliation (MedRec).
• Supply and inventory profile:
- Collaborate on pharmacy inventory management.
- Participate in the updating of the pharmacy supply system database when a new purchase contract or its modifications are made.
- Communicate with members of the GAC (centralized purchasing group) regarding drug supply shortages and participate in relevant meetings.
• Pharmaceutical Affairs Profile:
- Plan the orientation of technical staff and the integration of trainees into the department.
- Develop and distribute technical work procedures, job descriptions and work tools.
- Collaborate in the development of schedules and reorganize work in the event of non-replaced absences.
• Distribution Profile:
- Involved in prescription management, drug preparation and service.
- Collaborate in the training of technical staff in his/her department.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Must hold a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in pharmacy technology from a school recognized by the appropriate ministry.
Language:
• Fluent in English and French;
• Fluency in Cree is an asset.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Cree Board's pharmacy department comprises 3 hub pharmacies, each supporting 2 dispensaries. In addition to the hospital mandate, which includes 1 hospital and 9 CLSCs, the pharmacy supports community services for the population. Our super-dynamic team is at the heart of important service developments for our communities. The challenges are just waiting for you!
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