Position Summary
Do you have your Pharmacy Technician certificate and are registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia? We are seeking casual day shift Pharmacy Technicians to join our team in Penticton.
Penticton Regional Hospital is a 155-bed Acute Care facility in the beautiful South Okanagan of BC and is responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to surrounding population of approximately 90,000 people.
What will you work on?
As a Pharmaceutical Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in processing medication orders, ensuring their safety and accuracy within our healthcare facility. The responsibilities include receiving and verifying prescriptions from practitioners, preparing and compounding medications, and conducting thorough checks on dispensed prescriptions. You'll also manage prescription transfers, maintain accurate drug and health information, oversee stock levels, and perform clerical duties. Your attention to detail will be critical in ensuring the safe distribution of medication orders to patients, clients, and residents.
How will we help you grow?
We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care. We also offer continuous education opportunities.
How Will You Create Impact?
Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
At Interior Health we provide room-to-grow and the opportunity to make a significant, personal contribution to the lives of others. Apply Today!
Qualifications
• Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
**Out of province applicants can find out how to register in B.C. by going to: College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.