PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy Services department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols. Processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist. Receives verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic. Prepares, processes and compounds prescriptions. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries and/or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions. Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leaves of absence. Transfers prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies. Enters and ensures the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the Pharmacy information system. Maintains stock levels and performs clerical duties as assigned. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday to Saturday, Days - 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00 Rotation and days of work are subject to change based on operational needs. Position is part of a statutory holiday rotation.

The Pharmacy Technician processes and compounds prescriptions while ensuring accuracy through final checks and order verification. They also manage drug information systems and maintain stock levels within the Pharmacy Services department.

Candidates must be a registered Pharmacy Technician operating under the standards of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. The role requires adherence to organizational policies and the ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Prescription Processing
• Medication Compounding
• Order Verification
• Pharmacy Information Systems
• Inventory Management
• Clinical Review Support
• Patient Health Information Management

• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level