- Processing drug orders under direct supervision and checking by RPhT. or RPh.
- Medication Packaging and bar coding of unit dose medication with independent final check
- Filling Medication for Unit Dose Carts
- Sterile compounding of simple, non-hazardous products (e.g. Risk Level 1 under USP 797) (Narcotic and controlled substances drug distribution under supervision of RPhT.
- Problem solving, communication and liaison within their scope of responsibility both within and outside the Pharmacy Department
- Graduate of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
- Actively pursuing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Previous experience working in hospital pharmacy preferred but not required
- Excellent communication, inter-personal, problem solving, critical thinking, accuracy, ability to maintain accuracy in a repetitive work environment, and organizational skills; and a demonstrated ability to function in a team environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent attendance record
- A willingness and commitment to pursue life-long self-directed learning
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Unity Health Toronto
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Toronto, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Centre
Description
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Drug Procurement & Dist. (Job ID: 3359)
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 Technical Grad.
The mission of the Pharmacy department is to provide comprehensive, seamless, and patient-centred care to improve the quality and safety of the medication therapy for all patients we serve. We achieve this through collaboration, education, leadership, and innovation. Pharmacy Technical Grads support and enable the medication system and the provision of various pharmacy services. Pharmacy Technical grads perform a limited number of technical functions. Work performed by Pharmacy Grads is supervised and checked by a Regulated Pharmacy Technician (R. Ph. T.) or Registered Pharmacist (R. Ph.)
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QUALIFICATIONS:
For qualified individuals who are hired into this role, and commits to completion of registration as Registered Pharmacy technician with OCP as well as a career at Unity Health Toronto, sponsorship to OCP administrative fees will be provided. This will be discussed during the interview and employment offering time.
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
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