Pharmacist

Halton Healthcare; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated pharmacy professional to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for dispensary duties, including medication order review and entry, while providing support across various patient care units. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to service excellence and patient safety, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a progressive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and exemplary patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure under Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Relevant clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Dispensary duties including medication order review and entry.
• Provide back-up coverage for various patient care units.

Skills

Dispensing skills

Aseptic technique

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple responsibilities

Education

B.Sc. Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy residency

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun – Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
• Department: MD Clinical Pharmacy
• Site Location: Milton

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Dispensary duties in the Main Pharmacy including medication order and profile review and entry into Meditech Expanse Pharmacy module, checking responsibilities, trouble-shooting clinical & drug distribution issues, & acting as a resource for Pharmacy Technicians & Students. As staffing situations require, provide back-up coverage for staff on a variety of patient care units and departments including decentralized medication order and profile review and problem investigation, medication reconciliation and resolution and liaison responsibilities. Based at Oakville but will include remote coverage of other sites on nights,evenings & weekend shifts. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• B.Sc. Phm required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists register required
• Hospital pharmacy residency preferred
• Relevant clinical experience required
• Meditech computer experience an asset
• Dispensing skills; aseptic technique
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities with competing priorities in a fast-paced progressive environment
• Must be well-organized, self-directed, set priorities, and manage time effectively
• Must be able to interact patiently, effectively, and professionally with staff and physicians
• Committed to service excellence and patient safety
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours:Monday to Sunday, Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts between. (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $49.649 to $66.455 per hour

Date posted: May 8, 2025

REF2153I

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.