Registered Pharmacy Technician, Compounding

Job Title: Registered Pharmacy Technician – Compounding

Location: Mississauga, ON

Reports to: Pharmacy Operations Manager

No. of Positions: 1

Type: Maternity Leave Contract (Monday to Friday but may include occasional weekends and statutory holidays)

Salary: Hourly, commensurate with experiences

Benefits: Professional fees are paid and liability insurance provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform verification of pharmaceutical calculations, medication dilutions and weight
• Perform verification during the various stages of the compounding process and of the final preparation
• Perform final check of orders when required
• Support the Compounding Specialist (assist in training staff, environmental monitoring, sterility testing, updating P&Ps, etc.)
• Perform narcotic destruction
• Assist in prioritizing and assigning tasks/orders inside of the clean room
• Compound Sterile and Non-Sterile Preparations in compliance with P&P’s and Standards set by the company
• Monitor and maintain records of equipment calibration
• Maintain pharmacy records
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice of a Registered Pharmacy Technician

Qualifications:

• Accreditation as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing and adherence to the Standards of Practice -with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to exercise leadership and sound judgement
• Competency in prioritizing and multitasking in a busy environment
• Ability to learn and stay up to date with sterile and non-sterile compounding standards
• Strong understanding of NAPRA Guidelines is an asset
• Experience with sterile compounding an asset

While we thank you for your interest, only select applicants will be contacted regarding the position.

Royal Drugs is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.