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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Education and/or Experience

Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution is required. Experience in sterile compounding or equivalent work experience is an asset. Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, interpret technical procedures and government regulations.  Ability to write correspondence to members of individual patient care team and documentation for patient chart.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers/supervisors, patients/caregivers, nurses, prescribers, and other members of the patient care team.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations as related to sterile compounding. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to interpret graphs.  Ability to solve word problems and algebraic equations. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or visual form. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) in good standing. Current CPR certification is an asset.

Other Skills and Abilities

Proficient with basic computer programs (Microsoft Office). Experience with Kroll is an asset. Sterile compounding skills are an asset.