Job Description

Summary of Duties

We currently have a permanent full time vacancy for a Pharmacy Technician in the Sunnybrook (Bayview site) Acute Care Pharmacy. Expected start date: as soon as possible.




The pharmacy technician duties can be broadly divided into three areas: unit-dose drug distribution, IV admixture and chemotherapy compounding and clerical duties such as inventory management. Responsibilities include tasks such as medication order pick-up/delivery of medications, dispensing medication orders, filling and delivery of medication carts, stocking automated dispensing units and performing the necessary functions on computers while meeting pharmacy standards for accuracy and speed; being able to complete sterile product preparation for IV admixture and chemotherapy/hazardous drugs, utilizing aseptic technique; and being able to complete the necessary mathematical calculations and translating these calculations to the proper equipment to ensure accurate measurement in the preparation of products. Other pharmacy technician duties included are inventory management, ordering and receiving of drugs and supplies, and documentation of staff meeting discussions. Evening, weekend, statutory holiday shifts and on-call are required.

Qualifications/Skills

Recent prior work experience in an Acute Care hospital pharmacy preferred Completion of Sunnybrook sterile IV admixture medication preparation certification preferred or previous sterile IV compounding experience Current licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists Able to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask Must work effectively with minimum of direction or within a team setting Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Detail oriented Self-motivated and able to take initiative Reliable * Customer service skills and empathetic manner