Pharmacy Technician - TG Transplant OP

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join its dynamic team. This role involves assisting pharmacists with prescription dispensing, preparing medications, and managing outpatient pharmacy operations. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring high standards of client relations while utilizing cutting-edge pharmacy technologies. With a strong commitment to patient care and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare institution. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in patient services, and be part of a mission to build a healthier world.

Benefits

Competitive Offer Packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Close Access to Transit

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunities for Development

Corporate Discounts

On-Site Gyms

Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program required.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing required.
• Two years practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with prescription dispensing.
• Prepare compounding products under supervision.
• Manage inventory and blister packaging operations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Management

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Ability to Learn New Technologies

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

Tools

Beacon System

Kroll

SynMed Automation

ParataMax

RxSafe

Point of Sales System

Job description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Union: OPSEU (1 Position)
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: TransplantOutpatient Pharmacy (with possibility of cross coverage at Toronto General Outpatient Pharmacy and Clinic Pharmacy)
Reports to: Manager
Work Model: Onsite
Wage Range:$32.32 to$37.26 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance to collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Status: Temporary Full-Time (18 Months Contract)
Closing Date: June 1, 2025

Duties

• Working in conjunction with pharmacists in maintaining high standards of client relations
• Assisting pharmacists in accurately and efficiently performing all technical aspects relating to prescription dispensing responsibilities
• Preparing or compounding extemporaneous products using appropriate techniques under supervision of a pharmacist
• Performing activities relating to the maintenance and operation of Outpatient Pharmacy services
• Handling inventory and supplies and managing operations of blister packaging automation
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program at an accredited college or recognized equivalent required
  Registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Part A) in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities/deadlines
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot changing technologies/machinery (e.g., automation for blister packaging, automation for dispensing, automation for storage)
• Two years practical and related experience preferred
• Previous hospital experience with unit dose system and intravenous admixture service, preferred
• Ability to work variable shifts
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Manual billings, out of province billings and specialty medications billing
• Experience/working knowledge of Beacon System, Kroll, SynMed automation, ParataMax, RxSafe and Point of Sales System
• Experience handling pharmacy inventory and supplies

Additional Information

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.