Pharmacist, Pharmacy Hospital

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a temporary part-time Pharmacist for its Pharmacy Department. The role involves responsibilities in medication management, team collaboration for patient care, and contributions to clinical projects. Candidates should have a valid pharmacy license, hospital experience, and strong communication skills. Join a committed team improving brain health and aging.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Enrollment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Participates in rounds to ensure safe prescribing decisions.
• Conducts medication reviews and develops patient care plans.
• Ensures accurate preparation and dispensing of medications.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Hospital Pharmacy Residency

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for an

PHARMACIST

Pharmacy Department

Position Type: Temporary Part-time (Up to 10 months )

Shift Type: Days-Evenings, some weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Rate: $48.21 - $64.50

Bi-Weekly Hours: 60 Hours

Hours of Work: 7.5 hrs/shift

Posting Number: 8993

Union: OPSEU 583

Date Posted: May 30, 2025

Internal Closing Date: June 7, 2025

J ob Summary:

Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs. Some of the major functions of the department include: purchasing and inventory management of medications, management of the unit dose drug distribution system, centralized intravenous admixture program, and an integrated computerized information system (Meditech), clinical activities such as medication reconciliation and a strong affiliation with the universities and colleges for the provision of onsite practical training. Pharmacists are active team members focused on the optimization of medication management through participation in team rounds and quarterly medication reviews.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participates in relevant rounds and care conferences to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions are made, patient outcomes are monitored and adverse drug events are prevented
• Identifies, prevents and resolves drug-related problems by conducting medication reviews, and developing and monitoring patient care plans. Communicates patient care plans to the interprofessional team, patient, family and/or Substitute Decision Maker
• Ensures the seamlessness of continuum of care by conducting medication reconciliation when patients are transferred to or discharged from Baycrest
• Ensures appropriate and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to designated Hospital programs
• Participates in departmental medication management projects and Pharmacy clinical programs
• Provides education to Pharmacy students as per the requirements of the Faculties of Pharmacy (University of Toronto and University of Waterloo)
• Provides oversight and direction for Pharmacy Technician(s)
• Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication safety and patient safety
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Hospital Pharmacy Residency from an accredited institution or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• Demonstrated expertise in the provision of pharmaceutical care
• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills required
• Computer skills that include the ability to work with Microsoft Office Software including Excel, Word & Outlook
• Experience with Meditech preferred
• Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking skills and an approach to work that is detail oriented and analytical
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team

Additional Benefits:

• % Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

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