Pharmacy Technician

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician prepares, dispenses and performs the technical check of medication orders (post pharmacist review), maintains adequate inventory stock levels and obtains best possible medication history from patients as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements of the job

• Graduate of an accredited college Pharmacy Technician Program
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Demonstrated computer literacy and typing skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and use good judgement
• Pharmacy automation experience
• Sterile manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional proficiency in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)

Asset:

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy