Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care, PT (J0325-0268)

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community academic hospital in Toronto is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist in the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care. The role involves inventory control, medication dispensing, and requires a Certified Pharmacy Technician with hospital experience. Join a dynamic healthcare team committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Pay in lieu of benefits

Opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program at the Community College level.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (C.Ph.T) designation from the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control functions.
• Obtain Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) for medication reconciliation.
• Be responsible for medication dispensing.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician program graduate

Certified Pharmacy Technician (C.Ph.T)

Hospital pharmacy experience

Diabetes Care experience

Medication Reconciliation experience

Pharmaceutical Math knowledge

Typing skills

Pharmacy Computer Systems proficiency

Education

Pharmacy Technician program at Community College level

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Care, PT (J0325-0268)

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Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first-generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Pharmacy Technician, Centre for Complex Diabetes Care. Your goal in this position is to contribute to the operation of the Centre through the day-to-day maintenance of essential support services (under the supervision of assigned Staff Pharmacist and overall supervision by the Manager of the Centre). You are a great relationship builder, communicate effectively with peers across the entire organization, and connect effortlessly with physicians, staff, patients, and families. You are highly organized, have excellent interpersonal skills, and adapt well in a dynamic environment. You work well as part of an inter-professional team. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching, learning, research, and innovation. You will also contribute to ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and families.

On a practical level, you will:

1. Perform inventory control functions
2. Obtain Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) to facilitate medication reconciliation
3. Be responsible for medication dispensing
4. Perform information gathering & prescription data entry
5. Be responsible for prescription processing (counting, labeling & related filing responsibilities)

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician program at the Community College level
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (C.Ph.T) designation from the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred
• Diabetes Care and Medication Management experience is an asset
• Experience with Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) / Medication Reconciliation
• Knowledge of current concepts of retail and hospital pharmacy practice
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Math
• Accurate and efficient typing skills
• Proficient in the use of Pharmacy Computer Systems and troubleshooting support
• Good knowledge of hospital pharmacy standards and practices for Pharmacy Technicians

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means collaborating with a dynamic team of healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Part-time Regular Position with 8-hour shifts, days, in the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care. We offer a competitive total compensation package, including pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay, and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

How To Apply

If you believe you're the right fit, apply by:

• Ensuring you meet the application deadline — only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and contact those selected for an interview.

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care