Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Services

About the Opportunity

The position of Pharmacy Research Technician is responsible for the coordination of the Pharmacy Department's participation in dispensing and managing of Clinical Drug Trials.  The Pharmacy Research Technician is the person who is held accountable for all aspects of maintaining the drug accountability and drug source documents as per clinical trial protocols and Federal Regulatory laws; in-services pharmacy staff on dispensing drug trial prescriptions; performs regular reporting and billing processes; and meets with Clinical Trials Monitors, Study Coordinators, and Investigators.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program


• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required
  
  
  
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered
  
  
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered
  
  
  
  


• Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset


• BLS (Basic Life Support) required


• Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset


• Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset


• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset


• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping


• Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills


• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs


• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

 
 Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly


• Approximately 13 months

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 hourly)

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.