Pharmacy Assistant, General Pharmacy - Toronto, Canada - Scarborough Health Network

Description

Across our three hospitals

and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America's largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 Learn more at

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital's Workplace Health and Safety department. Fully vaccinated: having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

As a Pharmacy Assistant you will be responsible for functions associated with inventory control of medications, receiving of products and storage of pharmaceuticals, distribution of medications and pharmacy supplies to other pharmacy areas, and all related paperwork to and from all pharmacy areas. This also includes duties as assigned based on candidate competence and training.

Responsibilities:

•Stock replenishment

•Transporting supplies and medications

•Receive medications and supplies and compare to purchase orders

•Stock, label, and deliver products and supplies to different stock locations

•Maintain organized and clean work spaces

•Quality assurance activities (i.e. inspections, audits, gathering patient information)

•Conduct best possible medication history (BPMH)

•Duties as assigned

Requirements:

•Minimum of 1 year related experience (hospital experience in pharmacy required)

•Proficient experience using computer systems and data entry

•Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

•Demonstrates ability to handle sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality

•Excellent Organization skills

•Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public

•Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.

•Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.

•Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record

Asset:

•Experience with inventory control and using systems to manage inventory

•Experience speaking with clients and interviewing for best possible medication histories

•Ability to speak another language