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 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. Position will be part of a future rotation, including weekends. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday to Friday, Days (rotating)

The Pharmacy Technician processes, prepares, and compounds prescriptions while ensuring accuracy through final checks of dispensed medications. They also manage drug information systems and maintain stock levels within the pharmacy department.

Candidates must be registered Pharmacy Technicians compliant with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia standards. The role requires the ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends.

• Regulatory CompliancePreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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

• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level