Merchandising Technician - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

TEMPORARY

Description

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: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
Reports to: Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: P0:02
Hours: Variable
Salary: $19.63 to $24.54 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Various (Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)
Status: Casual
Closing Date: July 19, 2024

Duties

Responsible for maintaining responsibility for ordering, receiving, and pricing prescription and non-prescription items for multi-site outpatient pharmacies including the Gift and Health Shop
Performs merchandising and cashier functions
Organizing revenue-generating promotions to attract customer interest
Coordinating the return of stale-dated merchandises and other products; communicating with other Pharmacy personnel
Performing technical functions in support of the Pharmacy
Performing cross-functional duties, within scope of authority
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
Requires lifting items, such as cases of nutritional products greater than 15lbs which are sold by the case, merchandising/stocking cases of beverages
Requires standing 95% of the shift
Requires repeated bending to get prescription orders
Requires assisting with packaging and sending prescription deliveries
Requires compression stockings fitting for patients and/or customers and coordination of compression stockings sales

Qualifications

Grade 12 or recognized equivalent
One (1) year related merchandising experience preferably in the healthcare industry
Six months technical experience in a retail/community Pharmacy; preferred
Very good verbal and written communication skills
Very good interpersonal skills
Very good organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of Pharmacy operations, practices and regulations
Knowledge of applicable legislation i.e. Health Professions Regulations Act, etc.
Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (W.H.M.I.S.) requirements
Compliance with established confidentiality requirements
Satisfactory attendance

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.