Pharmacy Registered Technician
Optimum Pharmacy – Newmarket, Ontario
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Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $35–$42 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities. Additional performance incentives and professional development opportunities may be available.
Who We Are
Optimum Pharmacy has served the community for around 10 years, providing trusted pharmacy services and dedicated patient care. As an established and growing specialty pharmacy, we are committed to a positive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and given real opportunities to grow.
We are looking for a reliable, motivated Registered Pharmacy Technician who is ready to contribute to our team and help us continue delivering excellent service to our patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Process prescriptions accurately and efficiently using Kroll Pharmacy Management Software.
- Perform product preparation, technical checks, and dispensing activities within the technician scope of practice.
- Maintain patient profiles, documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, receiving, narcotic counts, and medication storage.
- Maintain detailed compounding records, batch worksheets, and quality assurance documentation.
- Accurately weigh, measure, mix, package, and label compounded preparations using specialized compounding equipment.
- Process third-party billing, adjudication, and insurance claims.
- Coordinate patient communications, appointment scheduling, and service follow-up.
- Collaborate with pharmacists to support vaccination programs, including administering authorized vaccines once injection-trained, as well as medication management and clinical services.
- Support the implementation of pharmacy technologies and automation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a regulated pharmacy environment, with demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy operations, prescription processing, and patient service. Senior and highly experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong proficiency with Kroll Pharmacy Management Software.
- Experience with prescription processing, dispensing, and workflow management.
- Experience with third-party billing and insurance adjudication.
- Experience with inventory management and purchasing.
- Strong understanding of OCP standards, PHIPA requirements, and applicable pharmacy regulations.
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Familiar with NAPRA, OCP and USP Compounding requirement for non-sterile level A, B and C
- Completion of an OCP-approved injection training course (registered with the College), or willingness to obtain it.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PharmaClik software.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin or any additional languages are an asset.
- Experience serving multicultural and multilingual patient populations.
- Experience supporting vaccination programs and clinical pharmacy services.
- Experience in specialty pharmacy, fertility pharmacy, or women’s health services.
- Management experience is an asset.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer and patient service orientation.
- Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Accountability, reliability, and professionalism.
- Adaptability and a willingness to embrace new technologies.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Extended Dental and vision health benefits.
- Paid vacation.
- Professional development and continuing-education opportunities.
- Reimbursement of OCP Licensing fee.
- Employee discounts where applicable.
- On-site parking.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience and OCP registration status. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $35.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
Licence/Certification:
- Registered pharmacy Technician (required)
Work Location: In person
