Job Description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Pharmacy Technician operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope/standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Processes medication orders that are clinically reviewed for therapeutic appropriateness and approved by a Pharmacist.
  • Receives verbal and non‑verbal prescriptions from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic.
  • Prepares, processes and compounds prescriptions.

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