Pharmacy Technician

Position Summary
The Pharmacy team in Penticton is looking for a permanent full time Pharmacy Technician to join us.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive.

Penticton Regional Hospital is a 170-bed Acute Care facility in the beautiful South Okanagan of BC and is responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to surrounding population of approximately 90,000 people.

What will you work on?
As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in processing medication orders, ensuring their safety and accuracy within our healthcare facility. The responsibilities include receiving and verifying prescriptions from practitioners, preparing, and compounding medications, and conducting thorough checks on dispensed prescriptions. You'll also manage prescription transfers, maintain accurate drug and health information, oversee stock levels, and perform clerical duties. Your attention to detail will be critical in ensuring the safe distribution of medication orders to patients, clients, and residents.

How will we help you grow?
We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care. We also offer continuous education opportunities.

Work Schedule:
This is a permanent full time rotating day shift position.

What We Offer:
• Relocation allowance for new employees relocating more than 40km
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefit package
• Employer-paid training and education opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Job stability and collaborative team environment
• Employer-paid vacation and sick leave

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

At Interior Health we provide room-to-grow and the opportunity to make a significant, personal contribution to the lives of others. Apply Today!

Qualfications
• Grade 12 and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.