Oncology Pharmacy Technnician

About Us

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) provides leadership in health promotion, early detection, treatment and research for cancer at our two cancer centres, the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina, and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. We also provide services in rural communities in partnership with hospitals through the Community Oncology Program. Provincially, we provide services to around 10,000 patients annually and our radiation oncology services account for 2,400 patients annually. Our goal is to deliver safe, person-centric care; we value teamwork and encourage colleagues to work together. Our vision is a healthy population free from cancer, and our more than 900 dedicated employees work hard every day towards this vision.

"We may not meet the patients, but I know every chemo dose we prepare as Pharmacy Technician is helping someone fight cancer. And when I see how careful and caring everyone is at SCA from techs to nurses to pharmacists to physicians - it makes me proud to be part of SCA team." Yamin, Sr. Oncology Pharmacy Technician. 

Being an Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians provide technical pharmacy services to the patients and clients of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. 
As members of the pharmacy team, regulated technicians are responsible for the integration of daily operational activities including a sterile admixture service, outpatient medication dispensing, medication reconciliation and inventory management. 

Oncology pharmacy services in a tertiary cancer centre require performing to the technician’s full scope of practice to safely and accurately provide and maintain timely drug product preparation and distribution. 
Oncology pharmacy technicians must demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, accuracy and precision, including adherence to all standards and safety policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Education

 

• Pharmacy technician certificate or diploma

Credentials

 

• Must be eligible for licensure with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals

 

Other

• Criminal Record Check

 

Benefits

• Weekly professional development opportunities
• Continuing professional development requests considered on a case-by-case basis.