Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pyxis Support

About the Opportunity

In conjunction with the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the Pyxis Support Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the management of the pharmacy automated dispensing cabinet system (Pyxis®). The Pyxis Support Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for monitoring the system to ensure the overall safe and effective use by nursing and pharmacy. They are also the main point of contact for both nursing and pharmacy and are responsible for answering questions and trouble-shooting problems and issues concerning the Pyxis system. In collaboration with the Pyxis Application Specialists and engineers and the Pharmacy Information Systems team, they are responsible for the processing of new equipment installations, implementing software and hardware upgrades and addressing technical concerns. The Pyxis Support Registered Pharmacy Technician is highly trained to provide safe and effective quality pharmaceutical service throughout Central Zone in accordance with policy and procedures and is competent in solving hardware and software issues related to the Pyxis system.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technology Program (accredited program preferred) or equivalent experience (one year full-time experince as a hospital pharmacy practice assistant OR two years' experience as a community pharmacy technician)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Licensure and registration in NS as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing licensure within the Province of NS will be considered. 
  • If there are no candiates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants will be considered.
• Two to five years hospital experience an asset
• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
• Knowledge of Pharmacy automation technology (Such as Pyxis®) an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications
• Knowledge of the law an regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution or prescription and narcotic drugs
• Basic typing sills or computer/keyboard expereince; skills in Microsoft Office Suite

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Travel to other sites may be required
• Compentencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. 

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 Hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20)

$35.64 ($31.26) hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer.

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.