Pharmacist - TWH OP

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Pharmacist to review and dispense prescribed medications, ensure therapy is appropriate, and monitor outcomes. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multi-disciplinary health care team and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.

The successful candidate will have a PharmD or BSc in Pharmacy, active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required.
• Ontario College of Pharmacists registration (Part A) required.
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, check and dispense all prescribed medication orders for appropriateness.
• Identify, resolve and prevent drug related problems.
• Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to guidelines.
• Conduct medication reconciliation.
• Follow up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices on the unit.
• Respond to drug information questions.
• Providing direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

HealthWatch Delta

Points of Sale System

Job 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.

www.uhn.ca

Duties

• Review, verify, check and dispense all prescribed 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
• Providing direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree (Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree), 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 dispensing process for specialty medications, as well as 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 HealthWatch Delta 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

• 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.)

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.