Job Description

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the center of everything we do, in the role of the Drug Access Navigator.


The primary role of the Drug Access Navigator is to assist patients in specific ambulatory programs to obtain access to medications that are required as part of their treatment.


Assist in submission of applications to potential sources of funding programs to obtain necessary medications for the patients Ensure appropriate procurement, storage, inventory, control, and relevant record keeping associated with this supply of medications Act as central point of contact for care team members on drug access issues Provide information to patients and care team members regarding potential sources of funding and status of applications Develop and refine necessary tools to assist in follow up of applications and in compassionate inventory control Assist with dispensing of medications when required

QUALIFICATIONS

Registration as a technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists Minimum 2 years' experience in a hospital and or outpatient/retail pharmacy with previous experience with Drug Access Navigation strongly preferred Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact in a professional manner with patients, family, caregivers, clinical team members Ability to adapt to a fast pace and busy environment with multiple demands Ability to use basic computer software such as Word & Excel, and Kroll Rx Excellent time management skills and ability to keep meticulous records Demonstrated experience and interest in ongoing development/learning Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated commitment to the vision, mission and values of Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.