Pharmacy Assistant - Markham, Canada - Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation

Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Land Acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial.

This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

COVID Statement

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

As a member of the pharmacy department's team working collaboratively with the regulated pharmacy technicians and Clinical Pharmacists, you will provide safe and effective drug distribution services to Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital.

Under the direct supervision of pharmacy technician or pharmacist, the pharmacy assistant is responsible for the following:

Their duties involve:

Prepackaging medication
Maintain packaging equipment as per required cleaning schedule
Inventory management duties such as receiving orders and barcoding
Transport medication from pharmacy to patient care areas as required.

The expectation to complete regulation requirement with Ontario College of Pharmacist

After successfully completing delegation from a regulated technician, the pharmacy assistant may perform the following duties under the direct supervision of a regulated technician:
Filling unit dose medication carts
Preparing interim or first doses
Compounding following a master formulation

Pharmacy assistants may participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

Work Schedule:

Primarily days and evenings including weekend rotations. Please note hours of work may change due to operational needs

Compensation:

BAND T:
$ $27.29 per hour

What you bring to the role:
Completion of a recognized college level Pharmacy Technician program
Proficient computer skills
Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills coupled with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work on projects as assigned
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
Sound independent work habits coupled with proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations.

Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year.

We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada's most diverse communities.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or o