Merchandising Technician - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Posting #913038

Position:
Merchandising Technician/Cashier

Site:
Transplant Outpatient Pharmacy with possibility of cross coverage at Toronto General Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Department:
Pharmacy

Reports to:
Manager

Salary:
$18.97 to $23.71 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status:
Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 12 months)

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Merchandising Technician in our Outpatient
Pharmacy Department.

The Energy of the City. The Rewards of a Great Career._

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. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the Toronto General Outpatient Pharmacy, the MERCHANDISING TECHNICIAN is responsible for maintaining responsibility for ordering, receiving, and pricing prescription and non-prescription items for multi-site outpatient pharmacies including the Gift and Health Shops; 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 REQUIRED:

Grade 12 or recognized equivalent
One (1) year related merchandising experience preferably in the healthcare industry
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
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

PREFERRED:

Six months technical experience in a retail/community Pharmacy

Posted Date:
January 19, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.