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Job highlights

Assist pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution.

Prepare complex and specialized medications, including sterile injectables.

Enter prescriptions and manage pharmaceutical information systems.

Ensure safe medication distribution and unit care support.

Work full-time, day shift in a hospital setting.

About the role

Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistant

The CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal is actively seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistant for a full-time, day shift position at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute.

Job Summary

Your mission will be to assist the pharmacist in their specific tasks. More than just a job, you will find a work environment that encourages your professional and personal growth in a friendly atmosphere!

Schedule

Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Daily Role and Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of oral, topical, or parenteral medications using aseptic techniques and established protocols.
Prepare and package medications requiring complex pharmaceutical calculations and specialized techniques, such as sterile injectable preparations in a Solution Additive Center (SCAS) or equivalent service, parenteral nutrition, and antineoplastics.
Respond to requests from care units.
Enter prescriptions.
Utilize technology to support the pharmacist in the continuity of pharmaceutical services.
Ensure the safe distribution of medications.
Participate in the application of content-content delegation and in certain tasks or projects.
Perform any other related tasks.

The Ideal Candidate

Possess a Professional Studies Diploma (DEP) in Pharmacy Technical Assistance from a school recognized by the Ministry of Education, Leisure, and Sport, or possess equivalent skills.
Knowledge of the international system.
Ability to communicate in French and English, both orally and in writing.
Familiarity with the Windows environment and the Office suite (Word and Excel).
Ability to operate a pharmaceutical information system and a medication packaging machine.
Experience in hospital pharmacy is an asset.

All selected candidates will be required to pass a knowledge test covering medical abbreviations, prescription reading and interpretation, pharmaceutical calculations, unit conversion, drug knowledge (state, generic name, brand name), and the legal and regulatory framework surrounding pharmacy work.

Do you enjoy dynamic and varied work in a hospital setting? Submit your application!

NB: Any diploma obtained outside of Quebec must have been evaluated by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) for comparative assessment of external studies. Please include the evaluation result on your CV, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Remarks

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal applies an employment equity program and invites Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities to apply. People with disabilities may also inform us of their particular needs related to the selection process for the job they are applying for, to facilitate the assessment of their application.

Key skills/competency

Pharmacy Technician
Medication Preparation
Aseptic Technique
Sterile Compounding
Parenteral Nutrition
Antineoplastics
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Hospital Pharmacy
Medication Distribution
Windows Office Suite

How to get hired

Tailor your resume: Highlight your DEP in Pharmacy Technical Assistance, knowledge of the international system, and bilingualism.
Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize any hospital pharmacy background and proficiency with Windows, Office, and pharmaceutical information systems.
Prepare for the knowledge test: Review medical abbreviations, prescription interpretation, pharmaceutical calculations, unit conversions, drug knowledge, and legal regulations.
Demonstrate communication skills: Be ready to prove your fluency in both written and spoken French and English during the selection process.
Address international credentials: If your diploma is from outside Quebec, ensure you have an MIFI comparative evaluation and include it on your CV.

Frequently asked questions

What are the specific duties of a Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistant at CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal?

As a Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistant at CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, you will assist pharmacists in preparing various medications (oral, topical, parenteral), including complex sterile preparations like parenteral nutrition and antineoplastics. You will also enter prescriptions, manage pharmaceutical information systems, ensure safe medication distribution, and respond to care unit requests.

What qualifications are essential for the Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistant role?

Essential qualifications include a DEP in Pharmacy Technical Assistance (or equivalent), knowledge of the international system, bilingualism (French and English), proficiency in Windows and Office (Word, Excel), and the ability to operate pharmaceutical information systems and a medication packaging machine. Hospital pharmacy experience is a strong asset.

Will there be a knowledge test for the Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistant position?

Yes, all selected candidates must successfully complete a knowledge test. This test covers medical abbreviations, prescription reading and interpretation, pharmaceutical calculations, unit conversions, drug knowledge, and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks in pharmacy.

What is the work schedule for the Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistant role?

The work schedule for this full-time, day shift position is Monday to Friday, either from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Does CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal consider applicants with international diplomas for the Pharmacy Technical Assistant role?

Yes, international diplomas are considered, but they must have undergone a comparative assessment by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI). Please ensure the evaluation result is included on your CV for your application to be considered.

What is the importance of the international system knowledge for this Pharmacy Technical Assistant job?

Knowledge of the international system is required for this Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistant role, likely for accurate medication calculations, conversions, and ensuring compatibility with global pharmaceutical standards.

How does CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal support employee growth in this Pharmacy Technical Assistant position?

CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal emphasizes professional and personal development, offering a work environment that encourages growth alongside a friendly atmosphere for its employees, including Senior Pharmacy Technical Assistants.

Assistant(e) technique senior en pharmacie - 76729