Pharmacy Technician Graduates - General Posting

Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the technical tasks of the Pharmacy operations. These duties include dispensing pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling prescriptions, delivering narcotics, preparation of I.V. solutions, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding, record-keeping and performing other related duties as required.

Job Demands

• By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
• Regularly stands or walks when performing activities.
• Constantly carries medication bins weighing up to 5 lbs unilaterally over long distances in the hospital distributing medications and lifts objects less than 10 lbs, regularly lifts stock between 10-20 lbs.
• Occasionally performs activities involving awkward or cramped positions requiring bending, stretching, and lifting objects.
• Constantly uses fine finger/precision work using hand tools, visual concentration is required to read drug orders, calculate dosages, ensure medications are dispensed properly, and to inspect and check drug amounts/preparations.
• Constantly requires a higher level of alertness and concentration where exact results and precision are required when filling, labeling, and dispensing medications.
• Constantly eye/hand coordination is required for computer work and to dispense medications.
• Works under tight time pressures with an unpredictable work space.

Job Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized (accredited) Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent is required.
• Current licensure and in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board is required.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work both collaboratively and with a high degree of independence and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in an interdisciplinary environment team environment.
• Exhibited strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated keyboarding and computer skills.
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Potential Incentives, depending on Zone:

• Health Professional Student Bursary - $5000 - $10,000
• Sign On Bonus - $5,000 - $20,000
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Labrador Benefit Agreement - https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/files/working-with-us-collective-agreements-labrador-benefits-agreement.pdf
• To become a part of our team: please submit an up-to-date resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable. These positions are for all NL Health Services, can you please clearly identify on your resume, what zone/s you wish to apply too.