Pharmacy Technician - TWH/SDM Outpatient

Company Description

The University Health Network, where above all else the needs of patients come first , encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning , the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union : OPSEU

Site : Toronto Western Hospital, Shoppers Drug Mart (with possibility of cross coverage at Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy)

Department : Outpatient Pharmacy

Reports to : Manager

Work Model : On-Site

Grade : C0 : 12

Hours : per week

Salary : $ to $ per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Status : Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date : July 19, 2024

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Pharmacy Services Outpatient Pharmacy Operations team, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the following duties :

Duties

• Working in conjunction with pharmacists in maintaining high standards of client relations
• Assisting pharmacists in accurately and efficiently performing all technical aspects relating to prescription dispensing responsibilities
• Preparing or compounding extemporaneous products using appropriate techniques under supervision of a pharmacist
• Performing activities relating to the maintenance and operation of Outpatient Pharmacy services
• Handling inventory and supplies and managing operations of blister packaging automation : and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited college level Pharmacy Technician Program required and if graduated prior to 2008, Certification with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (CPhT) or completion of Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada (PEBC) Evaluating Exam, required
• Active licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT), mandatory
• Eligibility to register with OCP as RPhT, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required
• Strong interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities / deadlines
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies / machinery ( automated blister packaging machine)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work variable shifts
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada, preferred
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team preferred
• Manual billings, out of province billings and specialty medications related billing preferred
• Experience / working knowledge of Delta (Health Watch), Kroll and Point of Sales System preferred
• IV Compounding experience an asset

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including : travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.