QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Education and/or Experience

·       Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is required.

·       Experience in sterile compounding or equivalent work experience is an asset.

·       Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.

Language Skills

·       Ability to read, analyze, interpret technical procedures and government regulations.

·       Ability to write correspondence to members of individual patient care team and documentation for patient chart.

·       Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers/supervisors, patients/caregivers, nurses, prescribers, and other members of the patient care team.

Mathematical Skills

·       Must be able to perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations as related to sterile compounding.

·       Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

·       Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to interpret graphs.

·       Ability to solve word problems and algebraic equations.

Reasoning Ability

·       Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

·       Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

·       Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or visual form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

·       Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) in good standing.

·       Current CPR certification is an asset.

Other Skills and Abilities

·       Proficient with basic computer programs (Microsoft Office).

·       Experience with Kroll is an asset.

·       Sterile compounding skills are an asset.