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Ministry of the Solicitor General, Toronto South Detention Centre, seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical services in a maximum-security correctional facility in Toronto.

Position: Pharmacy Technician

Region: East York, Etobicoke, North York, Toronto, Scarborough

Description: About the job

In this role, you will provide technical assistance and support to the pharmacist in the following:

• Receive, process and fill prescriptions
• Review drug alerts and take appropriate action, support production of methadone, pre-package and label medications/prescriptions
• Monitor the quantity of inventory and supplies and expiry dates
• Maintain comprehensive records
• Update patient medication profiles using a computerized drug distribution system
• Document patients' medication histories
• Ensure pharmacy practices are aligned in accordance to the Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards and ministry policy and with the security requirements of the institution
What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements
• You must be a registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• You have knowledge of drug theory, evidence-based pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities, community pharmacy resources and the Ontario College of Pharmacists Professional Standards
• You have knowledge of controlled drug designations and related record maintenance procedures
• You have knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations to fill prescriptions accurately
• You can interpret and apply relevant legislation (i.e., Regulated Health Care Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act) to ensure health care services are provided within legislative requirements
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
• You can exercise sound judgment and work independently to ensure prescriptions meet regulatory standards
• You can comply with relevant policy and standards when processing medication orders
• You can recognize and document any unusual trends in drug usage
• You can identify and discuss discrepancies in products supplied, and report to manager on situations requiring attention
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can respond to inquiries and exercise sensitivity when communicating with staff and patients
• You can provide explanations on the use of medications and side-effects
• You can prepare reports on drug usage, data and correspondence
Hours of Work
• The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in the pharmacy unit that provides 7 days per week service
Computer Skills
• You can use computerized order entry and manual pharmacy record keeping systems
• You can use Inventory control systems to order medications and/or supplies