Pharmacy Technician - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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 centre of everything we do, in the role of Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technical Operations.

The Pharmacy Department of St. Michael's Hospital provides 24/7 hours of service.

This includes filling unit dose carts and first doses during the night shift, supported by a fully integrated robotic system which dispenses 90% of required doses.

Pharmacy Technicians support the drug distribution system and the provision of pharmacy services overnight by performing the following functions:

Fill, check, deliver and exchange unit dose cassettes, during night shift utilizing both manual picked and robotic prepared unit dose medications
Repackage, replenish, charge medications in the pharmacy and on the patient care units, utilizing specialized equipment (e.g. robot technology, computer, packaging equipment)
Using precise aseptic technique and specialized equipment, prepare sterile medication doses, including antibiotics, chemotherapy, TPN, and compounded products to support overnight and daytime pharmacy operations
Perform all required documentation, quality control, training, and problemsolving within scope of responsibility within and outside the department
Support 24 hour pharmacy operations through processing of interim doses, floor stock requests, and narcotic requests
Liaise and communicate with pharmacy staff for issues related to drug distribution within scope of responsibilities
Observe and promote health and safety standards throughout the department and hospital including proper storage and disposal of drugs, adhering to standard procedures to maintain a safe, secure work environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacist as a 'Registered Pharmacy Technician'
Minimum 6 months experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital environment, preferably with unit dose and IV additive experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization and problem solving skills; a strong customer focus; and ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with mínimal supervision; while also able to function in a team environment
Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
Able and willing to work 12 hour extended shifts, including night shifts on a permanent basis
Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of St. Michael's Hospital.

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