Pharmacy Technician - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Pharmacy Technician
Posting #: 920821

Union:

OPSEU

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Pharmacy

Reports to:
Manager

Salary:
$ $33.37 per hour (Start rate: $28.94 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts:
Variable; Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Posted Date:
June 8, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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 groundbreaking 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.

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Pharmacy team serving inpatients and ambulatory care patients, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacists in the technical aspects of drug distribution within the professional practice functional area.

Duties

Ensuring the smooth functioning of pharmacy teams on various sites
Working under the direct supervision of the pharmacists
Preparing both sterile and nonsterile extemporaneous products
Participating in the training of new employees and performing other duties and responsibilities consistent with the job classification
A registered Pharmacy technician will be able to expand on their scope of practice to costeffectively manage additional workflow

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited college level Pharmacy Technician Program required and if graduated prior to 2008, Certification with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (CPhT) or completion of Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada (PEBC) Evaluating Exam required
Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada preferred
Active licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) preferred
Eligibility to register with OCP as RPhT required
Two years practical and related experience preferred
Certification (R.Ph.

T.) by the Ontario College of Pharmacists required

Previous hospital experience with cytotoxic drug safe handling and sterile intravenous admixture service preferred
Previous hospital experience with automation technology preferred
Membership with a professional pharmacy association is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under mínimal supervision and to manage competing priorities/deadlines
Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g. automated dispensing cabinets)

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
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, onsite 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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.