Pharmacist

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

32d•CA$48 - CA$65•Hybrid

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking a Registered Pharmacist to join their pharmacy team. This role involves providing safe and effective medication preparation and distribution to clinical units and outpatient areas. The Pharmacy department is crucial for ensuring the safe distribution and service of medications, contributing to successful patient treatment outcomes and compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The ideal candidate is comfortable with technology, a strong team player, and capable of providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required – Part A.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize a consistent and varied workload.
Ability to direct and teach staff.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills required, in order to facilitate effective communication with patients, peers, other health care providers, and volunteers.
Demonstrated ability to identify, prevent and resolve drug related problems.
Good understanding of change management; must be able to identify change needs and proactively act on those needs.
Effective negotiation and conflict management/ resolution skills required.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Nice To Haves

Pharm D an asset
Previous hospital experience in unit dose and/or IV additive preferred.
Hospital residency program or equivalent an asset.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the provision of clinical pharmacy services for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes to improve the patients’ quality of life.
Other “drug use control” responsibilities, including review of physician’s orders, creation and maintenance of computerized patient medication profiles, IV admixture, TPN, Pediatric and chemotherapy preparation, drug information, Drug Therapy Monitoring and adverse drug reaction reporting.
Computer Provider Order Entry (CPOE) and verification of prescriptions in the MEDITECH system, clinical pharmacotherapy monitoring, checking of chemotherapy, and selective medications dispensing.
Perform the duties of preceptor or clinical tutor for pharmacy students and interns as needed.
Other duties as assigned.