Pharmacist - PM Outpatient

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

On-site facilities

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Pharmacist for the Outpatient Pharmacy at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre with cross-coverage at Toronto General/Toronto Western. The role involves reviewing orders, monitoring therapies, and leading pharmacy staff on a temporary 18-month contract.

Eligibility includes BSc in Pharmacy and Ontario licensure. The position offers a hourly wage of CAD 48.51–60.64, flexible work environment, and access to HOOPP, transit, and development opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Active registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Certification from Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada
• Experience with transplant patient regimens and dispensing
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team environment

Responsibilities

• Review and dispense doctor's orders for appropriateness
• Identify and resolve drug-related problems
• Monitor therapy for effectiveness and safety
• Follow up on medication incidents and promote safety
• Respond to drug information questions
• Supervise technician staff when required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy degree (BSc in Pharmacy)

Ontario Pharmacists Registration

Smoke cessation program certification

Flu vaccination program certification

Tools

Kroll paperless workflow module

Pharmacy Points of Sale System

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 48.51 - CAD 60.64 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 organizational and time management skillsHospital Outpatient Pharmacy practice experience preferred
• Hospital pharmacy residency an asset
• Experiences in handling blister pack an asset

Additional Information

Why join 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.

• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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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.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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