Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy (BIR)

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Birchmount Site. You will perform technical and clerical tasks across inpatient and oncology areas, including dispensing, order entry, inventory and sterile product preparation.

Requirements include a CCAPP-accredited Pharmacy Technician Diploma, registration or eligibility with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and at least one year of related experience, including parenteral sterile and hazardous drug preparation.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from a CCAPP accredited college.
• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or eligible for registration.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in parenteral sterile preparation, extemporaneous compounding, and hazardous drug preparation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates SHN's Code of Conduct and health & safety policy.

Responsibilities

• Technical and clerical functions in assigned area (e.g. inpatient, oncology).
• Unit-dose or traditional dispensing, medication order entry, cart refill, ward stock replenishment.
• Inventory management, sterile products preparation, hazardous drug preparation.
• Manufacturing and pre-packaging; continuous quality improvement and workload measurement.

Skills

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician Diploma (CCAPP accredited)

Ontario College of Pharmacists registration or eligibility

1 year related experience

1 year parenteral sterile preparation & hazardous drug preparation experience

Tools

Omnicell Robotic System

Pyxis automated dispensing system

EPIC clinical information system

Job description

Job Number: JR106237Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy (BIR)Union: OPSEUUnion: OPSEUJob Category: ParamedicalHospital Location: Birchmount SiteJob Type: Permanent, Part timeNumber of Positions: 1Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $32.32 - $37.26Hours: 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 2021Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for ourleading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud tobe named Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023-2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employersfor 2026. Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for technical and clerical functions in the area assigned (e.g. inpatient pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, and other areas). Duties include unit-dose or traditional dispensing, medication order entry, medication cart refill, ward stock replenishment, inventory management, sterile products preparation, non-hazardous and hazardous drug preparation (e.g. chemotherapy preparation), manufacturing and pre-packaging. All rotations include responsibility for continuous quality improvement and workload measurement.

Requirements:

• Pharmacy Technician Diploma from a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) accredited college
• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, or eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
• Minimum of 1 year related experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in parenteral sterile preparation, extemporaneous compounding, and hazardous drug preparation
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• Utilise protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Excellent work performance and attendance record

Asset:

• Previous experience working in hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Previous experience in chemotherapy preparation strongly preferred
• Prior experience with pharmacy automation with Omnicell Robotic System, Pyxis automated dispensing system, and EPIC clinical information system is strongly preferred
• Ability to speak another language

This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.

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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