Pharmacy Technician - Compounding Supervisor

Requisition ID: 371343   

Position Number: 20051767

Posting End Date: December 09, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital 

Site: St. Boniface Hospital  

Department / Unit: Pharmacy - SBH   

Job Stream: Clinical Support   

Union: MAHCP 

Anticipated Start Date: 12/16/2024   

FTE: 1.00   

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person   

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $28.467, $28.892, $29.572, $30.235, $30.852, $31.483

 

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Program Support Manager, Pharmacy, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the Pharmacy Department meets the regulatory compliance requirements for sterile and non-sterile drug compounding with respect to training, procedures and documentation. In addition, the incumbent performs tasks within their scope of practice to participate in the Pharmacy Department’s drug distribution systems and contribute to the safe and effective use of medications at St. Boniface Hospital (SBH). 

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years compounding (sterile and/or non-sterile) experience required.
• Previous work experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of:
  • A Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Program (CCAPP) Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate or, 
  • The program prescribed by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba for candidates who successfully complete a non-CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Recognized or eligible to be recognized as a Pharmacy Technician by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate.
• Completion or eligible to complete the CPhM Pharmacy Technician Structured Practical Training Program and CPhM Pharmacy Technician Jurisprudence Examination. 
• Ability to pass and maintain SBH Pharmacy Department Pharmacy Technician competency assessments.  

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills essential.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Demonstrated competency in pharmaceutical calculations.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and independence in planning work to meet demanding schedules.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals.
• Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the St. Boniface Hospital.
• Maintains confidentiality in all hospital/patient/resident related matters is maintained.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, lifting, and repetitive motion. 
• Extensive use of eyesight and concentration for precision work. 
• Extensive use of computers. 
• Exposure to medications, chemicals, and solvents.
• May be required to travel to other sites.
   

 

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