Pharmacy Assistant, BIR Pharmacy

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for a temporary role responsible for various technical and clerical functions. This position entails ensuring quality and safety in medication handling while contributing to the excellent customer service for patients. Ideal candidates are graduates from the Pharmacy Technician program with relevant experience and a strong commitment to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician program awaiting registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting medications and picking up prescriptions.
• Involves preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds and filling prescriptions.
• Includes quality assurance activities and stock replenishment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

Job Number: JR103381

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant, BIR Pharmacy

Job Category: Paramedical

Hospital Location: Birchmount Site

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: 11 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union: OPSEU

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $28.56 - $32.88

Hours: All Shifts

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description

Position Overview:

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Assistant you will be responsible for technical and clerical functions in the area assigned. All rotations include responsibility for continuous quality improvement and workload measurement. Responsibilities include:

• Transporting medications and picking up prescriptions
• Pre-packaging
• Preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds
• Stock replenishment
• Filling prescriptions
• Quality assurance activities including but not limited to: expiry date checking, medication storage area inspections, audits, gathering patient information
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician program graduates awaiting registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Minimum of 1 year related experience
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
• Demonstrates excellent work performance and attendance record
  
  

Asset

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience with unit dose drug distribution systems and IV admixture services
• Ability to speak another language
  
  

Accommodation And Diversity Statement

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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