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Pharmacy Technician Permanent Full-time (Primary Site: Kirkland Lake) Blanche River Health Offers: Relocation allowance up to $3000 if relocating from outside of North Eastern Ontario On-site staff fitness centre, EAP program, perks program. Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP). As a member of the interdisciplinary team, pharmacy technicians are responsible and accountable for the technical aspects of accurate, safe, effective and efficient drug distribution. Pharmacy technicians participate in meeting the patients health and medication related needs through collaboration with the patient, the pharmacists and other health care professionals to achieve the patients health goals. Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team in the medication distribution component of pharmacy services, allowing the pharmacists to be involved with direct patient care. Pharmacy Technician diploma from an accredited college is required. The successful incumbent must be willing to work across both sites on a regularly basis Knowledge of drugs/medications, mathematics, typing, pharmacy techniques, accounting principles, book keeping, medical and biological terminology is required. Knowledge of hospital operation would be beneficial. Computer skills are a necessity. Knowledge of Meditech Expanse is an asset. Experience with a hospital and/or pharmacy is an asset. It is understood that the pharmacy technician requires on-the-job training. The length of training will depend on the function and the experience of the individual. Must have a valid drivers license and vehicle. Bilingualism in both official languages an asset We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.