Pharmacist - PM Outpatient

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is hiring for a temporary full-time Pharmacist in the Outpatient Pharmacy at Princess Margaret. The role involves reviewing medication orders, monitoring therapy, and ensuring drug safety and reconciliation. Cross-coverage at other Toronto hospitals is possible.

Candidates must be licensed in Ontario, have a Pharmacy competency certificate, and experience in multidisciplinary teams. Excellent customer service and communication skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree (Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy).
• Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada.
• Experience in hospital outpatient pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and dispense doctors' medication orders for appropriateness.
• Identify, resolve and prevent drug related problems.
• Monitor therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and guideline adherence.
• Conduct medication reconciliation.
• Respond to drug information questions and supervise staff.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Kroll paperless workflow

Point of Sales System

Job description

Position Details

• Union: Non-Union
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• New or Replacement Position: Replacement
• Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, possibility of cross coverage at Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital Shoppers Drug Mart
• Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
• Reports to: Manager
• Wage Range: $48.51 - $60.64 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
• Status: Temporary Full-Time (18 month contract)
• Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Duties

• Review and dispense all doctors medication orders for appropriateness
• Identify, resolve and prevent drug related problems
• Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence based medicine/guidelines
• Conduct medication reconciliation
• Follow up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices on the unit
• Respond to drug information questions
• Provide direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff

Requirements

• Completion of university degree (Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy), or equivalent required
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required
• Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) required
• Certificate of competency from an accredited smoking cessation program and flu vaccination injection program required
• Familiarity with common drug regimens and typical prescriptions used in the transplant population, as well familiarity with dispensing processes for out of province patients
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of adherence programs including but not limited to compliance packaging, refill synchronization, and refill management
• Manual billings, out of province billings and specialty meds related billings
• Experience/working knowledge of Kroll paperless workflow module and Points of Sales System
• Experience handling pharmacy inventory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service & interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy practice experience preferred
• Hospital pharmacy residency an asset
• Experiences in handling blister pack an asset

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• 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.

About 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.

Communication

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Additional Information

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Closing Remarks

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