Pharmacy Technician

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, West Park Healthcare Centre 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.

Union: Non-union
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre - 170 Emmett Ave.
Department: Pharmacy Services
Reports to: Director, Pharmacy
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: December 20, 2024

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the safe distribution of medication hospital wide.

Duties

• Process orders efficiently and accurately to ensure timely delivery of medication to all units
• Check prepared medication in carts, self-medication dosetts and interim doses for accuracy prior to delivery to nursing units
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail are essential particularly in regard to IV admixture, compounding and prescription filling.
• In collaboration with the pharmacist, participate in medication reconciliation activities
• Compound extemporaneous pharmaceuticals and IV admixtures
• Operate the unit dose ATC machine and prepare drug carts for delivery to inpatient areas
• Prepackage non ATC pharmaceuticals as needed
• Assist clinical pharmacists in the preparation of medication for patients on the self-medication program.
• Maintain ambulatory care patient profiles.
• Maintain nursing unit ward stock, emergency drug boxes and crash carts
• Supervise pharmacy technician students.
• Interact effectively with health care professionals and patients and work with minimal supervision
• Maintain inventory, process returns and conduct expiry date checks
• Other duties as assigned

• Pharmacy Technician Diploma is a requirement
• Licensed with Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Technician is a requirement
• 1-2 years of experience
• Advanced computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to relate effectively to all levels of staff and work in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Ability to multitask and detail oriented
• Experience in a hospital setting

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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TCC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.