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Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician
BC Cancer
[Location]


The Pharmacy Technician processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist, as well as receive verbal and non-verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensure that prescriptions are complete and authentic. 


What you’ll do

  • Process clinically reviewed and approved medication orders for distribution to a patient.
  • Receive prescriptions (verbal and non-verbal) from practitioners and ensure that prescriptions are complete and authentic by performing duties such as verifying allergy status and/or demographics.
  • Prepare and process prescriptions by performing duties such as entering orders, counting, measuring, packaging or re-packaging medications and compounding various sterile pharmaceutical products, including hazardous drugs, according to established procedures. Pre-package oral, liquid and topical medications into unit-of-use format.
  • Ensure 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.
  • Enter and ensure the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the pharmacy information system.

What you bring

  • Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

You are able to: 

  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Deal with others effectively.
  • Carry out the duties of the position.
  • Keyboard.
  • Organize work.
  • Operate related equipment.

What we bring IF CASUAL: remove ‘Enjoy’ and ‘Annual stat’ bullets


Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

  • Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: (e.g., full-time, part-time, regular, casual)
Wage: $29.86 per hour
Location: (include postal code)
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: (if available)
Requisition # (if available)


What we do 

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

 

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services.

 

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

 

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Labor AgreementFacilities Subsector
Requisition #202885E-2453049
Work Site13750 - 96th Avenue, Surrey
Job TypeTemporary, Full-Time
Temporary DurationUntil return of incumbent
Salary/Rate$36.26 / Hour
FTE1.00
Hours of Work0600-1400/0700-1500/0800-1600/0900-1700/1000-1800/1100-1900/1200-2000 or as operationally required
Work DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Stat
Expiry Date16-Sep-2026

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