Pharmacy Student, Allied Health - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

PHARMACY STUDENT, ALLIED HEALTH

Posting #: 926983

Union:
Non-Union

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Transplant Outpatient Pharmacy

Reports
to:
Pharmacy Manager, Outpatient Pharmacy Site Operations

Hours:
Varies

Salary:
To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Casual

Posted Date:
November 30, 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 ground breaking 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 Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Outpatient Pharmacy Services Team, the Allied Health Student will be partnering with cashier, pharmacists, technicians, and medication reimbursement specialists to provide pharmacy operations support to patients at Princess Margaret Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy.

Opportunity to participate in pharmacy department educational rounds, teaching sessions, peer teaching and learning also exists.

Duties

Involved with covering cashier, packaging medication deliveries, electronic/paper filing and retrieval responsibilities
Entering clinical research data into online databases
Organizing, storing, and tracking material
Keeping inventory of office resources (computers etc.)
Performing crossfunctional responsibilities, as assigned
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

A keen interest and enthusiasm for hospital pharmacy practice
Previous hospital or community pharmacy experience is an asset
2nd year student majoring in a health or sciencerelated field
Attention to detail in work
General computer savvy (Knowledge of common shortcuts, entering webbased forms efficiently
Understanding of some medical terminology
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards

Experience

Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, formatting, sorting etc
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word (formatting, find and replace, template design etc.)
Knowledge of general office practice, procedures and standards

Additional Skills/Abilities

Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to prioritize work load
Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
Ability to complete new tasks and pick up new skills easily
Ability to work effectively under pressure

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.