At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Pharmacy team to manufacture and distribute medications, including chemotherapy solutions.
- Company: Whitehorse General Hospital, a supportive healthcare environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your pharmacy skills.
- Qualifications: Grade 12 diploma and completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician course required.
The predicted salary is between 69.3 - 84.7 $ per hour.
Regular Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
This position is at the L05 level with an hourly pay range of $33.93 - $42.93 (PSAC Bargaining Unit).
Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the incumbent, as part of the Pharmacy team, performs complex duties such as:
- Manufacturing various sterile products, intravenous solutions, and chemotherapy
- Performing order entry duties
- Measuring, manufacturing, compounding, packaging
- Organizing and distributing medications
- Assisting with purchasing and receiving
- Performing other related duties
The position makes decisions regarding:
- Quantity of items packaged/compounded
- Quantities of medication required including compounded parenteral products
- Determining quantities of supplies stocked in dispensary inventory in consultation with Pharmacy Manager
- Performing purchasing/receiving duties as required
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods for various sterile products, intravenous solutions, and chemotherapy drugs
- Analytical skills
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Basic computer skills, including typing
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary work team
The successful applicant will have a grade 12 diploma and graduated from a nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician course including a hospital pharmacy practicum (or judged equivalent experience). The following education, training and certification are desired:
- 1-2 years hospital pharmacy experience
- National Certification from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)
- Registration with a Canadian College of Pharmacy
- Meditech experience
- 6-12 months experience preparing chemotherapy
Pharmacy Technician II employer: Yukon Hospital Corporation
At Whitehorse General Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration in the healthcare sector. Our work culture fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for Network Analysts to thrive. Located in the beautiful Yukon, employees enjoy a unique lifestyle balance while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions for the community.
Contact Details:
Yukon Hospital Corporation Recruitment Team
