Pharmacy Technical Grad Prescription Care Centre (Job ID: 2925)
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Pharmacy Technical Grad.
The mission and primary focus of the Pharmacy department is the provision of Pharmaceutical Care, encompassing direct patient care, education and research.
Pharmacy Services, including drug distribution, drug use control and drug information/evaluation, and leadership regarding the medication system are supportive of the provision of Pharmaceutical Care.
Pharmacy Technical Grads support and enable the drug distribution system and the provision of various pharmacy services. Pharmacy Technical grads perform a limited number of technical functions. Work performed by Pharmacy Grads is supervised and checked by a Regulated Pharmacy Technician (R. Ph. T.) or Registered Pharmacist (R. Ph.)
DUTIES:
- Processing drug orders under direct supervision and checking by R. Ph. T. or R. Ph.
- Medication Packaging and bar coding of unit dose medication with independent final check
- Filling Medication for Unit Dose Carts
- Sterile compounding of simple products (e.g. Risk Level 1 under USP 797) (Do NOT compound Hazardous products)
- Narcotic and controlled substances drug distribution under supervision of R. Ph. T.
- Problem solving, communication and liaison within their scope of responsibility both within and outside the Pharmacy Department
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
- Actively pursuing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Previous experience working in hospital pharmacy preferred but not required
- Excellent communication, inter-personal, problem solving, critical thinking, accuracy, ability to maintain accuracy in a repetitive work environment, and organizational skills; and a demonstrated ability to function in a team environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent attendance record
- A willingness and commitment to pursue life-long self-directed learning
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Unity Health Toronto
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.