Posted 2 months ago
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Charlton
@ SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Ontario
Overview
SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician at its Charlton Campus to prepare, verify and supply medications in the hospital's medication management system. The role covers unit dose distribution, sterile and non-sterile compounding, controlled substance and inventory management, and phone triage in the dispensing area. The posting states an hourly rate of $32.32 to $37.27, rotating days, nights and standby including weekends and holidays, and it is a unionized position with OPSEU Local 206.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, verify and supply medications for the unit dose system
- Prepare sterile medications using aseptic technique
- Manage controlled substances and inventory to minimize wastage
- Prepare investigational and special access medications
- Answer dispensing phone calls and refer clinical questions to a pharmacist
Requirements summary:
- Completion of a CCAPP-accredited or OCP-recognized pharmacy technician program
- Current Ontario College of Pharmacists registration as Part-A Pharmacy Technician
- Accuracy in order entry, pharmaceutical arithmetic and terminology
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Compounding training or experience preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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 |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario College of Pharmacists Part-A Pharmacy Technician registration |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy Technician |
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Position Details
Job Number:
JR01131Department:
Pharmacy CharltonThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:
Regular, Full timeContract Duration: (If applicable)
0 monthsNumber of Positions:
1Union:
OPSEU Local 206Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$32.32 - $37.27Schedule
Work Days:
Holidays, Monday to Sunday, WeekendsTime of Day:
Days, Nights, Stand-byShift:
Hours -12Shift Start: (If applicable)
Reason for Posting:
Application Dates
Opening Date:
2026-07-09Closing Date:
2026-07-16Job Description
Position Summary:
To support patient safety and the hospital’s medication management system through the preparation verification and supply of medications.
Qualifications:
• Successful completion of a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program OR graduation from an OCP recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a registered Part-A Pharmacy Technician
• Demonstrated accuracy in computer order entry pharmaceutical arithmetic and application of pharmaceutical and medical terminology
• Demonstrated accuracy in the performance of technical tasks including medication preparation and checking
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively and cooperate with co-workers
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to change in a fast paced environment
• Training and experience in non-sterile and/or sterile compounding preferred
• Excellent attendance and work record is essential
Responsibilities:
• Supports the unit dose drug distribution system
• Uses available automation and technology appropriately
• Inventory management such that wastage is minimized and safety standards are maintained as supported by the OCP NAPRA CSHP and Accreditation Canada
• Prepares sterile medications using aseptic technique in accordance to the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) as well as Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
• Adheres to all standards of practice and documentation for controlled substances in accordance with the Controlled Drug and Substance Act and departmental policies
• Prepares dispenses and maintains inventory of Investigational and Special Access Medications
• Prepares patient specific mixtures and solutions in non-sterile manufacturing including topical preparations
• Answers and determines priority of all incoming phone calls in the dispensing area referring all clinical questions to a pharmacist
• Liaises with other healthcare team members in order to ensure the safe and effective operation of the medication distribution system
• All other duties as assigned
NOTE: This position will be mainly at Charlton Campus but may be scheduled to work at other campuses as well.
Reason for Opening:
This position is replacing an existing vacancy
St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]).
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