Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians are responsible for the safe distribution and compounding of medications while supporting the interdisciplinary healthcare team. They also perform medication histories and participate in committees and projects to improve pharmacy services.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Apply by Sep 4, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
At Hamilton Health Sciences, the Pharmacy department plays an instrumental role in ensuring the safe distribution and service of medications to patients which facilitates successful patient treatment outcomes in compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation standards. The management and distribution of our medications is critical in ensuring we are able to consistently deliver high-quality, safe patient care. Our pharmacy technicians are important members of the interdisciplinary team, performing a wide variety of responsibilities including completion of best possible medication histories, hazardous and nonhazardous sterile and non-sterile compounding; automation; drug distribution and support for medication administration processes within Pharmacy and the patient care areas. Our pharmacy technicians have unique opportunities to grow their skills through teaching and mentoring students, specializing in different areas, and participating in committees, projects and working groups. They will work in a collaborative model with pharmacists as part of the interdisciplinary team and perform other tasks as assigned by the Pharmacy manager, to include expanded scope. Completion of a college level Pharmacy Technician Program required (accredited college level Pharmacy Technician Program preferred) Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, detail oriented, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills Strong computer skills Proven ability to follow specific instructions with a high degree of accuracy Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the role. Self-directed in seeking out pharmacy issues within the healthcare team Demonstrated commitment to professional development Proven ability to perform the physical requirements of the position which may include standing for extended periods of time, moderate lifting and pushing carts
What you’ll do
Pharmacy technicians are responsible for the safe distribution and compounding of medications while supporting the interdisciplinary healthcare team. They also perform medication histories and participate in committees and projects to improve pharmacy services.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a college-level Pharmacy Technician program and hold registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician (RPhT). Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required to ensure high accuracy in medication processes.
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
- Detail-orientedPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Medication distribution
- Sterile compounding
- Non-sterile compounding
- Medication history
- Automation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Mentoring
- Teaching
- Patient Treatment
- Organizational Skills
- Self-Discipline
- Non-Sterile Compounding
- Management
- Computer Literacy
- Health Sciences
- Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Mentorship
- Teamwork
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
- Pharmacy Technicians
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week