Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

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  • Toronto, ON
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for aPHARMACY TECHNICIANPharmacy DepartmentPosition Type: Temporary Full-time (up-to 6 months)Shift Type: Day-Evening, some weekends (shifts may be subject to change)Hourly Pay Rate: $32.32 - $37.26Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 HoursHours of Work: 7.5 hrs/shiftPosting Number: 9572Union: OPSEU 583Date Posted: January 21, 2026Internal Closing Date: January 28, 2026Job Summary:Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs. As a member of the Hospital Pharmacy Team, the Pharmacy Technician will provide a variety of technical functions related to the preparation, dispensing and distribution of medications.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Participates in all technical aspects of drug distribution, including repackaging of medications (e.g. oral liquid unit dose syringes and tablets), refilling floor stock and/or automated dispensing cabinets according to preset quantities, and filling and delivery of medication carts to hospital units according to established schedules
  • Dispenses narcotic and controlled drugs according to established procedures
  • Checks all prepared medications for accuracy prior to delivery to hospital units
  • Operates and maintains the performance of pharmacy automation and other technologies
  • Prepares and compounds non-sterile products according to best standards of practice
  • Prepares and compounds sterile products (i.e. intravenous admixtures) according to best standards of practice
  • Contributes to the pharmacy inventory management, including processes related to purchasing, receiving, and maintaining appropriate storage conditions of medications, monitoring usage and expiry dates, and participating in disposal of unusable products
  • Maintains record of workload measurement and statistics
  • Participates in the teaching of pharmacy students
  • Other related duties as required
Qualifications include but are not limited to:
  • Completion of a Community College Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent experience
  • Licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (‘RPhT’) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part-A)
  • One year of related experience in a hospital setting preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
  • High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Automation experience an asset e.g. automated dispensing units
  • Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Experience with Meditech preferred
Additional Benefits:
  • Vacation Entitlement
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.Required SkillsRequired Experience

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