Job Description

Job Number:

J0123-0435

Department:

Pharmacy

Job Type:

Casual

Number of Positions:

1

Salary:

$26.16 - $32.15/Hour

Employee Group:

Health Discipline

Hours of Work:

Up to 30 hours per month

Women\'s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you\'re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women\'s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

With the mobilization of our Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history - strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\'s Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness department. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Ontario.



An exciting opportunity as a Casual Registered Pharmacy Technician exists in the Pharmacy Services department reporting to the Pharmacy Manager.

As an integral member of the Pharmacy team, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for the technical aspects of drug distribution and quality assurance. They are also responsible for supporting patient care activities with the Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Technician will strive to deliver quality patient care and enhance patient safety by ensuring the accuracy, quality, integrity and timeliness of pharmaceutical product preparation and release.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Independently interpret, process, fill and provide the final check for patient-specific medication orders
• Monitor all patient profiles for patient allergies, drug interactions and other alerts upon order entry, and notify the pharmacist as appropriate
• Replenish ward stock to patient care areas, utilizing central pharmacy automation including pharmacy information system and prepackaging machine
• Perform unit dose drug distribution including the preparation and delivery of sterile and non-sterile medications
• Issue and deliver narcotics/controlled drugs to the patient care areas as per legislative requirements
• Receive, store, monitor and dispense investigational study drugs in compliance with trial protocols
• Consult and collaborate with healthcare team members as required to ensure seamless care
• Manage the department\'s drug inventory control system and maintain appropriate records in keeping with pharmacy regulations and established procedures
• Monitor drug supply from manufacturers and procurement services to help manage any drug recalls or shortages
• Participate in project work as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager
• Provide administrative support when necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive. You may be given additional responsibilities based on the discretion of your manager.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program or bridging program
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Previous experience in a health care environment, preferably hospital
• Works collaboratively as part of intra/inter professional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Experience with unit dosing strongly preferred
• The ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in an active work environment
• Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications
• Experience with IV preparation preferred
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women\'s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Closing Statement

Women\'s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Women\'s College Hospital