Pharmacy Technician – Pharmacy

Scarborough Health Network

Pharmacy Technician responsible for technical and clerical functions in assigned pharmacy areas. Involves dispensing, inventory management, and quality improvement in Canada's diverse healthcare environment.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeCentenary Hospital • 🇨🇦 CanadaJunior💰 CA$32 - CA$37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including medication order entry, sterile product preparation, and hazardous drug preparation. Committed to quality improvement and adherence to health and safety standards in a hospital pharmacy setting.

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Pharmacy Technician DiplomaRegistered with Ontario College of PharmacistsParenteral Sterile PreparationChemotherapy PreparationPharmacy Automation Experience

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Hard Skills

Medication Order EntryUnit-Dose DispensingInventory ManagementExtemporaneous CompoundingHazardous Drug PreparationSterile Products PreparationWard Stock ReplenishmentManufacturing and Pre-PackagingContinuous Quality ImprovementWorkload Measurement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEthical ConductCommitment to DiversityPositive Work Environment

Tools & Technologies

Omnicell Robotic SystemPyxis Automated Dispensing SystemEPIC Clinical Information System

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Industry Keywords

Inpatient PharmacyOncology PharmacyHealth & Safety PolicyCanadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for technical and clerical functions in the area assigned (e.g. inpatient pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, and other areas)
Duties include unit-dose or traditional dispensing, medication order entry, medication cart refill, ward stock replenishment, inventory management, sterile products preparation, non-hazardous and hazardous drug preparation (e.g. chemotherapy preparation), manufacturing and pre-packaging
All rotations include responsibility for continuous quality improvement and workload measurement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pharmacy Technician Diploma from a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) accredited college
Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
Minimum of 1 year related experience
Minimum of 1 year experience in parenteral sterile preparation, extemporaneous compounding, and hazardous drug preparation
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
Excellent work performance and attendance record
Previous experience working in hospital inpatient pharmacy (Asset)
Previous experience in chemotherapy preparation strongly preferred (Asset)
Prior experience with pharmacy automation with Omnicell Robotic System, Pyxis automated dispensing system, and EPIC clinical information system is strongly preferred (Asset)
Ability to speak another language (Asset)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
Critical Care Sponsorship Program
Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
Recognition events
Leadership Development and Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Program