Pharmacy Technician

Trillium Health Partners; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care while working in a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth. You'll receive top-notch training and collaborate with compassionate professionals to ensure the highest standards of pharmaceutical care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values excellence, compassion, and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care and ensure accuracy in pharmaceutical product preparation.
• Collaborate with other Pharmacy Technicians to teach pharmacy students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Certificate/Diploma for Pharmacy Technician

Registered Pharmacy Technician with OCP

Preceptor training with OCP

Membership with C.A.P.T

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Pharmacy Technician

Dept/Health System: CVH Pharmacy

Role Level: (AH05.11)- $31.37 to $36.16

Site: Credit Valley Hospital ( Mississauga) and Reactivation Care Center (Toronto)

Shift: 7.5 hours/shift or 10.75 hours/shift for overnight coverage

HIRING FOR ALL THESE STATUSES: Part Time, Full Time, Temporary Full Time

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

Here’s what you will get to do:

• Receive some of the best hands-on training in the industry, learning and working alongside dedicated and compassionate professionals
• Work in a place where innovation thrives and incredible career and growth opportunities await
• Deliver quality patient care and excellent customer service
• Enhance patient safety by ensuring the accuracy, quality, integrity and timeliness of pharmaceutical product preparation and release.
• Gather information from multiple sources to complete the Best Possible Medication History of the patient.
• Duties as a Pharmacy Technician, in a computerized automated Unit Dose setting along with repackaging, intravenous admixing including chemotherapy
• In collaboration with other Pharmacy Technicians, you will deliver appropriate teaching to pharmacy students

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Certificate/Diploma for Pharmacy Technician
• Registered, Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
• Preceptor training with OCP is an asset
• Membership with the Canadian Associate of Pharmacy Technicians (C.A.P.T), preferred
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy, preferred
• Sound working knowledge of computer applications i.e. Meditech and Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle a variety of complex tasks and issues promptly and efficiently while maintaining accuracy and meeting conflicting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in providing exceptional patient centred care
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required

Your primary site initially will be Credit Valley Hospital; however, you may periodically be required to work at another THP site and therefore periodic travel between sites may be necessary.

Our Pharmacy team you’ll find supportive co-workers, an innovative environment and the tools you need to grow your skills, and advance your career. If you are passionate and a leader in providing excellent patient and customer service to those you serve, then discover a career in Pharmacy at Trillium Health Partners and apply today!

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.