Registered Pharmacy Technician

JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Pharmacy Technician, reporting to the Supervisor of Pharmacy, is responsible for assisting the Pharmacists in properly dispensing and checking medications and perform technical duties as set forth by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. The Registered Pharmacy Technician aids in the processing of the prescriptions by accurately prioritizing the sequence with which they are completed. The incumbent will compound sterile preparations and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) following USP 797 and NAPRA Guidelines. They will also process, prepare, and bill orders as well as participate in inventory management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Verify and check technical aspects of prescriptions as per the approved guidelines set for by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Receive verbal prescriptions as per the approved guidelines set forth by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Assigned additional duties and responsibilities as per the approved guidelines set by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Maintain federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures.
• Compound non-hazardous and hazardous medication using USP 797 standards.
• Process new and refill prescriptions using the prescription software (Kroll) for preparation and billing with the utmost accuracy.
• Assist the pharmacist in preparing compounding work sheets for the preparation of medication.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Order receives and stores medications and supplies in appropriate environment.
• Perform physical inventories according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.

• Communicate appropriately with clients, their agents, SWHCCSS staff and medical professionals.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance activities, education programs, and department/site meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.