Pharmacist

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare’s Oakville-based Main Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacist to manage dispensing, order entry in Meditech Expanse, and profile review with attention to drug distribution issues. You will support staff and students, and provide back-up coverage across departments on nights, evenings and weekends.

The role requires licensure in Ontario, hospital experience, and strong clinical judgment. Proficiency with Meditech and MS Office is preferred, with an emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Dispensing skills

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Problem solving

MS Office

Multitasking

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient safety

Organized

Professional interaction with staff/MD

Education

B.Sc. Phm

Licensed or eligible for licensure under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists register

Hospital pharmacy residency

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Description

Dispensary duties in the Main Pharmacy including medication order and profile review and entry into Meditech Expanse Pharmacy module, checking responsibilities, trouble‑sh‑ooting clinical & drug

Dispensary duties in the Main Pharmacy including medication order and profile review and entry into Meditech Expanse Pharmacy module, checking responsibilities, trouble‑sh‑ooting 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-\u00adorganized, self-\u00addirected, 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

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

Salary: $50.766 to $67.95 per hour

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.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations 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.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

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.

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